Bachelor of Science – Criminal Justice Major (120 hrs.)
The Bachelor of Science with a major in criminal justice program is designed to prepare learners with the skills needed to be leaders in the criminal justice field. Throughout this program, learners will examine the various aspects that makeup the criminal justice system and will gain the knowledge needed to enter any criminal justice field. Learners will also develop the professional, ethical, communication, and critical thinking skills needed to be leaders within the criminal justice industry. This program also prepares learners to further their education and continue onto graduate school.
Outcomes
Examine components that make up the criminal justice system including law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
Assess the impact the three levels of government have on the criminal justice system.
Apply the professional and ethical conduct needed to be an effective criminal justice professional.
Develop the communication and critical thinking skills required for a criminal justice career.
Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats within the criminal justice system.
Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Science with a major in criminal justice program is to prepare criminal justice professionals to enter any criminal justice field with high ethical and moral standards while exhibiting professional behavior and the knowledge needed to be leaders in their careers.
Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements - 36 hours
Communication – 9 hrs.
Humanities and Social Science – 9 hrs.
| HIS 103 | American History I | 3 |
| HIS 113 | American History II | 3 |
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| HIS 203 | World Civilization I | 3 |
| HIS 213 | World Civilization II | 3 |
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| | Humanities Elective (3) | 3 |
Mathematics and Science – 9 hrs.
| BIO 1003 | Plants and People (no lab) | 3 |
| | Mathematics Elective (3) | 3 |
| | Math or Science Elective (3) | 3 |
Other – 9 hrs.
Content Requirements - 69 hours
Required
| UE 101 | University Experience | 1 |
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| UE 111 | Online Learning Orientation | 1 |
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| CRJ 103 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 133 | Criminal Justice Report Writing | 3 |
| CRJ 153 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 243 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| CRJ 263 | Introduction to Criminal Law & Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 273 | Criminal Procedure & Evidence | 3 |
| CRJ 343 | Criminalistics & Crime Scene Investigations | 3 |
| POLS 333 | State & Local Government | 3 |
| POLS 403 | American Constitutional Development | 3 |
| PSY 323 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
Capstone and Internship – 6 hrs.
| CRJ 433 | Criminal Justice Capstone Demonstration | 3 |
| CRJ 473 | Criminal Justice Internship | 3 |
Free Electives – 32 hrs.
Electives are determined in conjunction with an advisor and based on student career objectives.
Concentrations - 15 hours
Select one of the following three concentrations.
Option A – Criminal Justice Professional – 15 hrs.
| CRJ 363 | Institutional Corrections & Law | 3 |
| PSY 303 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| CRJ 423 | Criminal Justice Agency Administration | 3 |
| CRJ 453 | Topics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| SOC 323 | The Family | 3 |
Option B – Psychology – 15 hrs.
| PSY 223 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | 3 |
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| PSY 353 | Child & Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
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| PSY 303 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 333 | Psychology of Personality | 3 |
| PSY 343 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 423 | Counseling Theories & Practices | 3 |
Option C – Indiana Law Enforcement – 15 hrs.
Successful completion of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Basic Police Training Course.
Total Credit Hours: 120