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Course List
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (120 credits)
A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major.
| Prescribed Core Courses (25 credits) |
| CRIMJ 012 |
Criminology
Explanations and measurement of crime; criminal law; characteristics of criminals and victims; violent, property, white-collar, organized, and sexual crimes.
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3 credits |
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CRIMJ 100/CRIM 100
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Introduction to Criminal Justice
Overview of the criminal justice system, including legal foundations, processing and correction of offenders, extent and types of crime, victims.
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3 credits
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CRIMJ 113
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Introduction to Law
Introduction to law in society with a focus on criminal law, Judicial code, laws of sentencing and corrections, criminal procedures.
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3 credits |
| CRIMJ 210 |
Policing in America
Police organization and operations in America.
Prerequisite: CRIMJ 100
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3 credits |
| CRIMJ 230 |
Corrections in America
Punishment and treatment of sentenced offenders, correctional institution organization, staffing, inmates, and subcultures. |
3 credits |
| CRIMJ 250W |
Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Fundamental concepts of social science research including design, measurement, sampling, and interpretation of study of crime, law and justice.
Prerequisite: CRIMJ 012
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4 credits |
| CRIMJ 450W |
Senior Seminar
Capstone course exploring past, current and future developments in criminal justice.
Prerequisite: CRIMJ 100, CRIMJ 100 and sixth semester standing
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3 credits |
| CRIMJ 465 |
Ethics in Criminal Justice
Ethical behavior in the criminal justice system.
Prerequisite: CRIMJ 100 or permission of program
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3 credits |
| Additional Major requirements (4 credits) |
| CrimJ 320/STAT 200 |
Statistical Analysis for the Social Sciences
Methods of collection, presentation, and analysis of quantitative data in the social science, procedures, interpretation, and application.
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4 credits |
| Additional Upper-level Criminal Justice Courses (12 credits) |
| CRIMJ 304 |
Security Administration
Interdisciplinary analysis of security and loss prevention; its administration, role in crime control and prevention, and relationship to criminal justice.
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3 credits |
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CRIMJ 408
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Police Administration
Principles of administration as they relate to a police organization; and policy development.
Prerequisite: CRIMJ 100 or CRIM 100 and CRIM 210 |
3 credits |
| CRIMJ 430 |
Alternatives to Incarceration
Control and treatment of offenders in the community, probation and parole organizations, diversion programs, innovative sentences, supervision techniques.
Prerequisites: CRIMJ 100, and CRIMJ 113, and CRIMJ 230, or permission of program
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3 credits |
| CRIMJ 441 |
The Juvenile Justice System
Historical and contemporary view of juvenile justice system. Focus on analyzing components of the system, their interactions, processing, and handling of youths.
Prerequisite: CRIMJ 100 |
3 credits |
| CRIMJ 495 |
Internship in Criminal Justice
Experience with a criminal justice agency coordinated through readings and discussion. |
3-6 credits |
Supported Courses and Related Areas (18 credits)
| Behavioral Science (Upper Level) |
6 credits |
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Courses Taken in Consultation with Adviser
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15 credits |
General Education Requirements (45 credits)
| Writing and Speaking |
9 credits |
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Quantification
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6 credits |
| Natural Sciences |
9 credits |
| Arts |
6 credits |
| Humanities |
6 credits |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences |
6 credits |
| Health Sciences |
3 credits |
Electives (Credits needed to meet the 120 credit degree requirement)
You can choose your electives from the World Campus Course Catalog.
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