Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Criminal Justice degree program requirements, graduates will:

1. demonstrate effective communication skills
2. demonstrate basic knowledge of criminal law and the rights of individual citizens
3. describe the procedures involved in criminal investigations
4. demonstrate critical thinking skills within the context of evaluating the complexity of criminal justice issues
5. describe the role of the criminal justice officer in the community, and the organization and administration of the various entities in the criminal justice system
6. identify the procedures involved in criminal investigations
7. explain the ethical responsibilities of criminal justice professionals
8. recognize the application of physical and biological sciences to criminal justice
9. explain victimization, including who victims are, the effects of victimization on victims and society, the rights of victims, and processes for including victims in the criminal justice system
10. explain the correctional process
11. explain the theory, structure and function of the juvenile system
12. recognize social and political trends within society that influence areas of criminal justice including an understanding of the processes by which laws are made, enacted, and changed
13. describe the basic theories that form the foundation of the criminal justice discipline and the historical developments of the criminal justice system in the United States
14. explain the theory and structure of the courts

College Requirements:

Civic Engagement Experiences:

Writing Intensive Requirement:

One (1) Writing Intensive course in any discipline is required. Participation in a Learning Community that includes ENG 1200  or ENG 2400  also satisfies this requirement.

Required Core (4 Courses, 12 Credits):

When Required Core Courses are specified for a category they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major

*Note: You may elect to take a math or science course that is 4 credits or more. TAP counts 3 credits towards the requirements and the 4^th credit as an elective.

• ENG 1200 - English Composition I 3 Credit(s)
• ENG 2400 - English Composition II 3 Credit(s)
• Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning Course 3 Credit(s) *
• Life & Physical Sciences Course 3 Credit(s) *

Flexible Core (6 Courses, 18 Credits):

When Flexible Core Courses are specified for a category they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major

One course from each Group A to E. and one (1) additional course from any Group.

No more than two courses can be selected from the same discipline

Major Requirements (9 Courses, 27 Credits):

• POL 5100 - American Government and Politics 3 Credit(s)
• POL 6300 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s)
• POL 6400 - Crime and Punishment 3 Credit(s)
• POL 6600 - Constitutional Law 3 Credit(s)
• POL 6700 - The American Legal System: The Courts 3 Credit(s)
• POL 7200 - Minorities and the Criminal Justice System 3 Credit(s)
• CRJ 6900 - Policing 3 Credit(s)
• CRJ 7000 - Corrections and Sentencing 3 Credit(s)
• SOC 3100 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s)

Electives:

3 to 9 credits sufficient to meet required total of 60 credits. If elective credit is available, a computer applications course is recommended.

Total Credits: 60