This major provides a basic understanding of the criminal justice system and its components. Students additionally complete a number of advanced criminal justice electives selected to address their individual interests and professional goals.
All criminal justice and loss prevention courses used for the criminal justice major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Criminal Justice department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos160.htm
| Total Credits Required | 124 |
| Liberal Studies |
30-40
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| Health Promotion Requirements | 2 |
*Other approved CJ course work (e.g., transfer credit or newly approved CJ courses) at the 200-400 level (except CJ 491 Internship), not listed, may be used to satisfy the requirements in the CJ elective area. CJ 491 Internship will count in the general electives area.
**No more than 8 credits of CJ 495 may be counted toward the major.
***No more than 4 credits of CJ 497 and/or CJ 498 may be counted toward the criminal justice major.
Notes:
1. This degree requires an overall 2.0 GPA.
2. All criminal justice courses used in the major require a minimum grade of "C".
3. CJ 191, CJ 298 do not apply toward the bachelor’s degree program.
Bulletin Year:
2014 - 2015 Undergraduate Bulletin
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