| CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR (Residential & Distance Learning) |
Bachelor of Science
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The B.S. in Criminal Justice provides a strong foundation of knowledge and skills in a wide variety of criminal justice-related fields. Whether pursuing an entry-level position or currently employed and seeking completion of a four-year degree, students will be equipped to become leaders in their fields.
The Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice is also offered.
*Law enforcement personnel who can document successful completion from an accredited police officer school in their state may earn up to 14 credit hours toward their degree. Military experience may also be evaluated for potential college credit.
Residential Criminal Justice degree completion sheet
Distance Learning Criminal Justice degree completion sheet
| CAREER OPPORTUNITIES |
| Criminologist Customs Service Inspector Detective Federal Agent |
Fraud Investigator Police Officer Parole Officer Military Service |
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| COURSES |
| CJUS 200 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJUS 230 | Criminal Justice Research and Writing | 3 |
| CJUS 300 | Administration of Justice Organizations | 3 |
| CJUS 310 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CJUS 320 | Corrections | 3 |
| CJUS 330 | Judicial Process | 3 |
| CJUS 340 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJUS 350 | Criminal Justice Ethics | 3 |
| CJUS 400 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJUS 410 | Constitutional Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CJUS 420 | Criminal Investigations | 3 |
| GOVT 480 | Terrorism | 3 |
| Directed Electives (Residential) | 12-14 | |
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| CJUS Electives (Distance Learning) | 9-11 | |
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Credit hours (Residential): |
48-50 | |
| Credit hours (Distance Learning): | 45-47 | |