Required 125 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 60 of which must be from a 4 year institution) including:

I.    General Education Requirements.
II.   College of Arts and Sciences Requirements.
III.  The Following Curriculum.

Pre-admission Requirements:
 

CJ 201	Introduction to Criminal Justice	(3)
CJ 210	Introduction to Policing	(3)
Soc 252	Criminology	(3)
Soc 253	Juvenile Delinquency	(3)

27 Required upper division courses (21 credits):
 

CJ 330	Criminological Theory	(3)
CJ 353	Law for the Criminal Justice System	(3)
CJ 401	Administration of Justice	(3)
Soc 323	Sociological Research Methods	(3)
Soc 326	Sociological Statistics	(3)
Phil 412	Philosophy of Law	(3)
Pols 306	American Constitution-Civil Liberties	(3)

9 additional credits from:
 

Anth 345	Forensic Science	(3)
Anth 346	Analysis of Forensic Evidence	(3)
CJ 302	Women, Crime and Criminal Justice	(3)
CJ 350	Correctional Alternatives	(3)
CJ 351	Police Administration	(3)
CJ 352	Criminal Investigation	(3)
CJ 361	Victimology	(3)
CJ 452	Police Role in Society	(3)
Soc 351	Corrections	(3)

A concentration in a single supplementary field other than criminal justice studies is also required of all criminal justice majors.  This concentration may be met in two ways: (1) a language proficiency of level IV or a modern foreign language; or (2) 20 credit hours (at least nine of which must be numbered 300 or above) in any single subject matter taught at this University.
 

MINOR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES

21 Total Credits Required:

Required 12 hours from:
 

CJ 201	Introduction to Criminal Justice	(3)
CJ 210	Introduction to Policing	(3)
Soc 252	Criminology	(3)
Soc 253.	Juvenile Delinquency	(3)

Elective 9 hours from:
 

Anth 345	Forensic Science	(3)
CJ 330	Criminological Theory	(3)
CJ 350	Correctional Alternatives	(3)
CJ 351	Police Administration	(3)
CJ 352	Criminal Investigation	(3)
CJ 353	Law for Criminal Justice System	(3)
CJ 361	Victimology	(3)
CJ 401	Administration of Criminal Justice Systems	(3)
CJ 452	The Police Role in Society	(3)
Phil 412	Philosophy of Law	(3)
Pols 306	American Constitution--Civil Liberties	(3)
Soc 351	Corrections	(3)

Courses

     201. Introduction to Criminal Justice. 3 credits. An undergraduate study and overview of the criminal justice system emphasizing the "system," its legal actors and its political constraints. Designed for the beginning student in law enforcement, criminology, corrections, sociology, social welfare, government and pre-law. F Class Photos

     210. Introduction to Policing. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CJ 201. Introduces the student to the specific field of law enforcement. Provides an overview of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Reviews the coordination requirements of the system. S

    330. Criminological Theory. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CJ majors and minors only. This class will provide an overview of a variety of criminological theories. Attention will be directed toward the study of the major theoretical schools of thought which have influenced the discipline of criminology. The basic goal of this course is to help the student develop an understanding of and appreciation for the insights gained by examining crime and criminals through different theoretical frameworks. F,S

    350. Correctional Alternatives. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Restricted to CJ majors and minors. This course is designed to explore and evaluate intervention strategies developed in the criminal justice system as alternatives to institutional corrections in the sentencing of adjudicated persons. Among these options this course will explore community corrections, parole, house arrest, restitution, community service, and the development of intervention services in support of the dispositions. S

    351. Police Administration. 3 credits.  Prerequisite: CJ 210. Restricted to CJ majors and minors. Principles of police administration and organization for a modern police agency. Included are planning and development of organizations, direction, goal identification, etc. F

    352. Criminal Investigation. 3 credits.  Prerequisite: CJ majors and minors only. An overview and examination of basic principles and techniques in criminal investigation procedures and the rules of the law of evidence in criminal court proceedings. F

    353. Law for Criminal Justice System. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CJ majors and minors only. An overview of principles of criminal law and criminal procedure as established by common law and contemporary legal codes in the United States. S

    361. Victimology. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CJ majors and minors only. This class will provide an overview of the literature and research concerning victimization. Attention will be directed toward current trends concerning the victim in the American criminal justice system, with particular emphasis on measuring victimization, fear of crime, the impact of victimization on the individual, and victims rights and compensation initiatives. The basic goal of this course is to help the student develop an understanding of the impact of victimization on the victim, those associated with the victim, the criminal justice system, and each of us as individuals. F Class Photos

    397. Cooperative Education. 1-8 credits, repeatable to 16. Prerequisite: CJ 491 (1 cr.) and CJ majors and minors only. A practical work experience with an employer closely associated with the student's academic area. Arranged by mutual agreement among student, department, and employer. S/U grading only. F,S,SS

    399. Problems in Criminal Justice. 1-3 credits. Maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: CJ majors and minors only, consent of instructor. Students study special topics under the direction and supervision of a member of the faculty; consent of instructor is required before enrollment. F,S

    401. Administration of Justice. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Restricted to CJ majors and minors. This course addresses issues of the nature of organizations, the individual in the organization, group behavior in organizations, processes in organizations, and organizational change as applied to the administration of criminal justice. F

    452. Police Role in Society. 3 credits. CJ majors and minors only. The functions and role of police in society with a focus on contemporary issues in police organization and administration. S

    494. Readings in Criminal Justice. 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: CJ majors and minors only, consent of instructor. Selected readings with oral and/or written reports.  F,S

    497. Administrative Internship. 2-12 credits. Prerequisite: CJ 494 (1 credit - Orientation, Spring Only). Prerequisite: CJ majors and minors only, consent of instructor. Prior approval of instructor required before enrollment. S/U grading only. On-the-job training in a criminal justice position with final report and analysis of the agency by the intern. F,S,SS