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B.A. in Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Program provides students with the scholarship and skills necessary to be proficient and successful in all aspects of the criminal justice system. The program also provides a solid foundation on which to continue your education in graduate school.

Outcomes

  • Students will demonstrate a proficiency in critical reading, thinking, and listening skills.
  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of, and be able to apply, fundamental United States Constitutional principles of law.
  • Students will be able to describe the complex nature of law and the criminal justice system.
  • Students will be able to describe and evaluate the relationship between philosophy, theory, policy, and practice in the criminal justice system.
  • Students will be able to collect and interpret information on relevant topics concerning the justice system, as well as applying recognized techniques of analysis to research questions.
  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of the roles, functions, and limitations of corrections in the criminal justice system.
  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of the ethical concerns in the field of criminal justice.
  • Students will be able to evaluate the validity of theories of victimization and recognize the impact of crime.
  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of theories of leadership and supervision in the criminal justice profession.

Requirements (37 credits)

Required Courses (26 credits)

JUS101Introduction to Criminal Justice

3
JUS211The Corrections System

4
JUS215Judicial Processes

4
JUS251Law Enforcement

4
JUS325Victimology

4
JUS425Senior Seminar

4
JUS495Internship

4

Elective Courses (12 credits)

Students must select THREE (3) elective courses TWO (2) of which must be 300-level or above.

JUS201Women & the Criminal Justice System

4
JUS205Criminal Investigation

4
JUS210Legal Research Writing

4
JUS221Criminal Law

4
JUS231Criminal Procedure

4
JUS241Public Policy & Administration

4
JUS301Juvenile Law & Justice

4
JUS305Public Safety Leadership and Supervision

4
JUS311Intimate Violence

4
JUS325Victimology

4
JUS327Victim Law & Services

4
JUS341Women & the Law

4
JUS405Research Methods for Justice Studies Professionals

4
JUS490Special Topics in Justice Studies

4
JUS491Independent Study

4

It is highly recommended that students take JUS405 if they intend to apply to graduate school.

Prerequisites for Combined B.A./M.A.

Students who wish to apply to the B.A./M.A. combined program will need to complete two of the following prerequisite undergraduate courses:

JUS241Public Policy & Administration

4
JUS305Public Safety Leadership and Supervision

4
JUS325Victimology

4
JUS405Research Methods for Justice Studies Professionals

4