Criminal Justice Minor
The Criminal Justice minor offers a broad-based, interdisciplinary academic experience introducing selected themes in the study of criminal behavior and the societal systems which respond to it. Students will have an opportunity to consider some significant social science perspectives on the origin and societal meaning of crime and justice. The minor encourages students to develop familiarity with the three stages of the criminal justice system--law enforcement, the judicial process, and corrections.
Criminal Justice may also be selected as an area of concentration by students pursuing a major in the social sciences. To fulfill the requirements of the minor, students complete SO 111, CJ 113, CJ 331, and three additional courses from the list of approved electives.
18 credits distributed as follows:
Required Courses:
Introduction to Sociology |
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Introduction to Criminal Justice |
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CJ 331 |
Constitution, Crime and Civil Rights |
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Elective Courses: (Select two 200 level courses)
Corrections |
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CJ 215 |
Principles of Criminal Investigation |
Forensic Psychology I |
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Forensic Psychology II |
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Law and Society |
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CJ 230 |
Juvenile Justice |
Terrorism and Homeland Security |
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Gender and Justice |
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FBI: Past and Present |
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CJ 249 |
Criminal Justice Careers: A Gendered Perspective |
Courts and the Judicial Process |
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CJ 224
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Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation Multicultural Law Enforcement
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Select one (300 level course):
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Domestic Violence and the Law |
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Probation and Parole |
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BI/CJ 327 |
Forensic Science |
Mental Health Law |
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*These courses require PS102S/General Psychology II as a prerequisite. |
CJ 365 |
White Collar Crime |
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