Criminal Justice Major Requirements
Criminal Justice Major Requirements
33-39 CREDITS For students entering the major in fall 2009 and thereafter.
Foundation Courses for Criminal Justice (12 credits)
Course No. |
Course Name |
Semester Taken |
| CRIMJUST 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice |
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CRIMJUST 200 | Criminology |
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| CRIMJUST 255 | Criminal Justice Research |
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| CRIMJUST 260 | Criminal Justice Statistics |
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Substantive Core Courses for Criminal Justice (18 credits)
(Note: 6 courses or 18 credits required from following list to meet substantive core course requirements)
| CRIMJUST 230 | Police and Society |
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| CRIMJUST 300 | Juvenile Delinquency |
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| CRIMJUST 310 | Penology |
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| CRIMJUST 320 | Victimology |
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| CRIMJUST 330 | White Collar Crime |
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| CRIMJUST 340 | Criminal Investigation |
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| CRIMJUST 400 | Mass Media & Crime |
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| CRIMJUST 410 | Criminal Law |
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| CRIMJUST 420 | Crime, Social Inequality & Social Identity |
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| CRIMJUST 430 | Special Topics * |
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| CRIMJUST 430 | Special Topics * |
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| CRIMJUST 430 | Special Topics * |
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| CRIMJUST 470 | Cults and Apocalyptic Movements |
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* Note: CRIMJUST 430 Special Topics can be taken more than one time for additional credits if the topic is different. Typical topics are Criminal Justice Ethics, Terrorism, Violence, Community Corrections, Organized Crime
Applied Experience for Criminal Justice (Pass/Fail 3-9 credits required)
| CRIMJUST 495 | Criminal Justice Internship (prerequisite 18 CJ credits or permission) |
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Note: Criminal Justice Internship is normally taken after the junior year for 3 to 9 credits. One credit is equivalent to 40 hours at the placement site plus written requirements. See your advisor to select and schedule an internship