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2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Criminal Justice, B.S.


Students interested in a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice may choose a criminal justice specialty (information on following pages) or pursue this degree, which includes enough elective credits to allow the student to complete an appropriate minor, such as psychology.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the legal system of the United States.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of the major components of the criminal justice system.
  3. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of and limitations on criminal justice professionals in our constitutional system.
  5. Understand the importance of ethical behavior.

Students interested in a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice may choose a criminal justice specialty (information on following pages) or pursue this degree, which includes enough elective credits to allow the student to complete an appropriate minor, such as psychology. The criminal justice degree uses the TEAM approach described on the College of Professional Studies . Courses marked with an asterisk (*) require TEAM enrollment.

Required Courses


General Education Core


Total Credits Required: 39


Total Credits Required: 48


Approved Electives: 33 Credits


Preparatory Core 1


Total Credits Required: 120


** Students may test out by placement exam. Credits do not count toward degree.