An interdisciplinary degree, the B.A. in Criminal Justice Studies offers a variety of courses which give the student a unique perspective on the criminal justice system and prepares them for leadership roles in this career area. In addition to applied and experiential classes which givepractical and “hands-on” knowledge, selected humanities courses in philosophy, psychology, literature, and drama provide interpretations of issues involving crime and society that can onlybe found in a truly liberal arts education. Faculty in the program have been selected because of their vast experience in the criminal justice field, from criminal profiling to police and correctional administration and law.
Requirements for a minor in Criminal Justice Studies, 18 hours
CJS 210, 306, 307, 331, plus two courses selected from other CJS offerings.
Bachelor of Arts requirements, Criminal Justice Studies, 36-51 hours
Required courses: CJS 205, 210, 306, 307, 331, 410, 419, 444, 445; plus 9 hours of elective “module” courses; Required related courses: Soc. 101, Psyc. 304, and Math. 205. Recommended
courses: Psyc 208 and Psyc 405
