Bachelor of Science in
Criminal Justice
Program Description
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree provides a broad base of criminal justice topics and teaches students’ advanced concepts in law enforcement, prosecution, trial, corrections, juvenile offenders, and crime scene investigation. In addition, the program builds skills in areas such as the secure management, safekeeping, and control of inmates committed to jail or prison custody, which must be performed in a humane manner in compliance with the constitutional standards.
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree is designed to produce graduates who are able to:
- Explain the scientific study of crime, criminals, the law-making process, the criminal justice system and the treatment of offenders.
- Utilize critical thinking, analytical and interpersonal skills applicable to real-world problems.
- Implement solutions for law enforcement, criminal investigation, and the management and administration of criminal justice related activities.
- Apply sound criminal justice principles and decision making to planning, organizing, and coordinating operations.
Program Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
| COURSE # | NAME | CREDIT HOURS |
| CJS 105 | Technology in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJS 100 | Ethics in Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CJS 110 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJS 120 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CJS 140 | Intro to Criminology | 3 |
| CJS 200 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJS 205 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| CJS 223 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CJS 225 | Criminal Investigations I | 3 |
| CJS 305 | Constitutional Law II | 3 |
| CJS 325 | Criminal Investigation II | 3 |
| CJS 345 | Corrections | 3 |
| CJS 420 | Criminalistics | 3 |
| CJS 440 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CJS 499 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
| CORE CREDIT HOURS | 45 |
| COURSE # | NAME | CREDIT HOURS |
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 110 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| MAT 140 | College Algebra | 3 |
| ENG 160 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 170 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HIST 160 | American History I | 3 |
| HIST 165 | American History II | 3 |
| SCI 195 | Survey of Physical Sciences | 3 |
| COM 202 | Effective Professional Communication | 3 |
| COM 275 | Speech Communications | 3 |
| GENERAL ED TOTAL | 30 |
Students complete FIFTEEN (15) elective courses from ACC, BUS, CJS, FIN, LGS, or MGT to complete this category. Please see the university catalog for course details. ELECTIVE TOTAL: 45
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