The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program provides a comprehensive curriculum, producing knowledge and capabilities for administrative, research and other professional positions in the field of criminal justice. That includes law enforcement, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice. Courses offered in the program are designed to teach students how to apply practical and professional knowledge and critical thinking to solve real-world problems in a diverse society.

  • 120 Total Semester Hours
  • Students must pass all criminal justice course with a grade of  “C” or higher
  • Students must have solid dark slacks or appropriate dress/skit, dress shoes for men and moderate closed toe shoes for women, and white dress shirt or blouse.

Refer to the Vertical Curriculum for all course requirements.

Pre-Law is an 18-credit minor offered under the criminal justice program for students interested in attending law school upon the completion of their bachelor’s degree.

Program Requirements

Required Courses

(1) Open Elective

18 Credit Hours

  • EN 240 Advanced Composition
  • POL 335 American Constitutional Law
  • CJ 216 Criminal Procedure
  • LS 301 Legal Writing I
  • BA 231 Microeconomics
  • BA 232 Macroeconomics
  • CJ 206 Ethics, Crime, & Justice
  • HI 333 Europe I From Mid-18th Century to 1890
  • LS 302 Legal Writing II
  • POL 230  American Government
  • POL 236 State and Local Government
  • POL 335 American Constitutional Law
  • SO 344 Sociology of Deviant Behavior
  • SS 337 Topics in Legal Studies