• CRJU                      2003                        Introduction to Criminal Justice
• CRJU                      3003                        Cultural Diversity
• CRJU                      3013                        Police Administration
• CRJU                      3023                        Criminal Evidence and Procedures
• CRJU                      3043                        Criminal Law
• CRJU                      3073                        Corrections

Major in Criminal Justice (BS)
120 hours

University Requirement (2 Hours)

• GSTD 1002 – Freshman Seminar

General Education (32 Hours)

• 3 hours of social science requirements are included in the major.

Criminal Justice (48 Hours)

• CRJU 2003 – Introduction to Criminal Justice
• CRJU 3003 – Multiculturalism
• CRJU 3043 – Criminal Law
• CRJU 3073 – Corrections
• CRJU 3103 – Ethics in Criminal Justice
• CRJU 3153 – Research Methods
• CRJU 3183 – Statistics
• CRJU 3213 – Deviant Behavior
• CRJU 4053 – Criminology
• CRJU 3023 – Criminal Evidence and Procedures or CRJU 3033 – Criminal Investigations
• 18 hours of Criminal Justice electives

Other Requirements (21 Hours)

• FIN 2003 – Personal Finance
• PSYC 2003 – General Psychology
• SOC 2003 – Introduction to Sociology
• EDUC 2023 – K-12 Education Technology or IS 2053 – Business Information Systems
• PSCI 2003 – American Government: National or PSCI 2013 – State and Local Government
• 3 hours of natural science or mathematics electives

Select 3 hours from the following:

• ENGL 3003 – Advanced Professional Writing
• ENGL 3023 – Technical Writing
• ENGL 3103 – Advanced Composition
• MGMT 2003 – Business Communications
• SPCH 1113 – Introduction to Public Speaking

Electives (17 Hours)

• 17 hours of unrestricted electives

Total Hours – 120

Minor Requirements:

Minor in Criminal Justice – 18 hours

CRJU 2003 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRJU 3043 Criminal Law
CRJU 3103 Ethics in Criminal Justice

9 hours of criminal justice electives

University Goal #1: Our graduates can communicate effectively.

Criminal Justice Program Goal #1: Our graduates communicate effectively with a variety of audiences as demonstrated by

• Production of clearly written work linking experiences to appropriate course content
• Produce a clearly written research paper based on original scholarship

University Goal #2: Our graduates are prepared to be personally and socially responsible citizens.

Criminal Justice Program Goal #2: Our graduates understand diversity of gender, race, social class, ethnicity, and sexuality in their own and other cultures and societies. This understanding is demonstrated by

• The use of course materials that examine ways in which varied cultural and social factors influence behavior
• Critical analysis of related issues in a larger global perspective by comparing and contrasting Western interpretations of criminological concepts of those cultures
• Contributing to the growth and success of their communities by first studying diverse social systems and cultures within and beyond one’s own community
• Participating in student organizations, community service, community outreach projects, service learning or other similar activities beyond the classroom

University Goal #3: Our graduates can think critically, solve problems, and make informed decisions.

Criminal Justice Program Goal #3: Our graduates use critical thinking to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from multiple perspectives. The goal is achieved by

• Planning and conducting a research project that includes collection, analysis, and interpretation of data
• Application of terminology, information literacy, and the application of scholarly and scientific principles
• Demonstration of appropriate quantitative or qualitative skills including data organization, analysis, and interpretation for the purpose of analyzing and solving problems

University Goal #4: Our graduates can use technology effectively in their fields.

Criminal Justice Program Goal #4: Our students can effectively use electronic databases to conduct literature searches, and use the peer-reviewed articles to access and synthesize information and compose a literature review in APA format.

University Goal #5: Our graduates have content knowledge in their chosen fields and the necessary skills to be successful. Content knowledge is discipline and degree specific.

Criminal Justice Program Goal #5: Our graduates possess the knowledge and skills to be successful in their field, including synthesizing information from a variety of sources and using skills to analyze and interpret information and data.