Criminal Justice Studies
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies Degree provides students with an understanding of the American criminal justice system and the institutions and personnel which comprise the criminal justice system. Students are required to complete 21 credit hours in the core requirements and then select additional coursework from three concentrations: corrections, law enforcement, or pre-law. In addition to the degree program the CJS Departments offers a number of certification programs for students needing documentation of professional knowledge in the field. Internships (CJS 491) are an option for pre-service students. All majors must complete CJS 490, a capstone course.
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Our bachelor's degree offers concentrations:
- Law Enforcement
- Corrections
- Pre Law
Certificate in Criminal Justice Studies
- CJS Community Relations and Communications Certificate - 15
credit hours:
- CJS 108, CMN 301 Communication Theory (3) or CMN 302 Techniques of Persuasion, CMN 303, SOC 202 or SOC 206 Minority Relations, and CRT 302 or PHL 302
- CJS Counseling Certificate – 15 credit hours:
- CJS 108, CJS 350, CJS 422 Counseling in Criminal Justice, CRT 302,
and
CMN 302
- CJS 108, CJS 350, CJS 422 Counseling in Criminal Justice, CRT 302,
and
- CJS Disaster Mitigation and Response Certificate – 18 credit hours:
- CJS 108, CJS 364, CJS 470, CJS 472, BUS 310, BUS 318 or BUS 412 and BUS 205 or CRT 302
- CJS Fraud and White Collar Crimes Certificate – 18 credit
hours:
- CJS 108, 262, 346, 360, 364, and 442
- CJS Fundamentals Criminal Investigation Certificate –
21 credit hours:
- CJS 108, 260, 262, 350, 346, 442, 446, and 460 or 361
- Certificate for Investigation of Major Crimes:
- CJS 108, 360, 460, 368, and 491 (6) credits
- CJS Management Certificate – 15 credit hours:
- CJS 108, 353, 430, 456, and 472
- CJS School Safety and Security Certificate – 15 credit
hours:
- CJS 108, 280, 474, 480, and PSY 202, CRT 302 or CJS 350
Updated 11/7/07