A student must complete the following program in addition to the Essential Studies Program requirements:
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CJ 231 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 232 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CJ 236 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CJ 336 | Multicultural Issues in CJ | 3 |
| CJ 337 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| CJ 339 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJ 434 | Senior Seminar in CJ | 3 |
| CJ 436 | Seminar: Comparative CJ | 3 |
| CJ 441 | Ethical Issues in CJ | 3 |
| Law Enforcement Focus* | 6 | |
| Law Focus* | 6 | |
| Juvenile Justice Focus* | 6 | |
| Corrections Focus* | 6 | |
| Forensic Sciences Focus* | 6 | |
| Total hours | 57 | |
| *Focus Areas: A student must complete six (6) hours in each of the following five areas: Law Enforcement: CJ 233, 238, 321, 435, 437 Law: CJ 331, 333, 334, 433, 438 Juvenile Justice: CJ 322, 332, 432, 439, 440 Corrections: CJ 234, 338, 430, 431, 443 Forensic Sciences: CJ 235, 323, 444, 445, 450 |
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| Students who wish to complete an emphasis area in the program (Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Law Enforcement; Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Law; Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Corrections; Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Juvenile Justice; Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Forensic Sciences) must complete four courses listed in the focus area. | ||
A student must complete the following program in addition to the Essential Studies Program requirements and a major in another area.
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CJ 231 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 232 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CJ 236 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CJ 337 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| Plus three hours from three of the focus areas (Law Enforcement, Law, Corrections, Juvenile Justice, or Forensic Sciences) as outlined in the description of the Criminal Justice major program | 9 | |
| Total hours | 21 | |
The Justice Studies Department offers Honors Seminars within the major. Students with a 3.25 grade point average or above are eligible to take part in the Honors Seminars. Students completing all 12 hours of the program will receive special graduation recognition.