Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences offers a major and minor in criminal justice leading to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. The criminal justice program provides a wide-ranging, contemporary education in a Christian framework for students pursuing criminal justice careers or graduate study. Criminal justice courses may also be taken as part of the social science minor.
A variety of courses are available for students to develop knowledge and skills in law enforcement, criminal investigation, police agency administration, criminal law, juvenile justice, institutional corrections, and community–based corrections. Upon graduation, students may elect to pursue graduate studies in a university master’s degree or law school program. Graduates may also begin employment in law enforcement, corrections, court administration, security and emergency management or other law-related and social service areas within federal, state and local agencies.
Requirements
- Core Curriculum Requirements (see Core Curriculum Requirements for Degree--Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts)
- Electives
- Minor Requirements
Major requirements
| CJ 120 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 240/SO 240 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CJ 260 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CJ 320 | Criminal Investigations | 3 |
| CJ 340 | Understanding the Criminal Mind | 3 |
| CJ 360/SO 360 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJ 370 | Police Administration & Organization | 3 |
| CJ 380 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ 420 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
| CJ 445 | Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 470 | Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 480 | Internship in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| SO 335 | Diversity & Multiculturalism | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 120