Fall 2023 Trine Course Catalog

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.

ENG 143College Composition

3

HUM 203Humanities Seminar

3

 

SP 203Effective Speaking

3

Or

COM 163Interpersonal Communication

3

Humanities and Social Science – 9 hrs.

HIS 103American History I

3

HIS 113American History II

3

 

Or

 

HIS 203World Civilization I

3

HIS 213World Civilization II

3

 

Humanities Elective (3)

3

Mathematics and Science – 9 hrs.

BIO 1003Plants and People (no lab)

3

Mathematics Elective (3)

3

Math or Science Elective (3)

3

 

Other – 9 hrs.

SOC 103Principles of Sociology

3

POLS 113Introduction to Government

3

PSY 113Principles of Psychology

3

Content Requirements - 69 hours

Required

UE 101University Experience

1

Or

UE 111Online Learning Orientation

1

 

CRJ 103Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CRJ 133Criminal Justice Report Writing

3

CRJ 153Juvenile Justice

3

CRJ 243Introduction to Criminology

3

CRJ 263Introduction to Criminal Law & Justice

3

CRJ 273Criminal Procedure & Evidence

3

CRJ 343Criminalistics & Crime Scene Investigations

3

POLS 333State & Local Government

3

POLS 403American Constitutional Development

3

PSY 323Abnormal Psychology

3

 

Capstone and Internship – 6 hrs.

CRJ 433Criminal Justice Capstone Demonstration

3

CRJ 473Criminal 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 363Institutional Corrections & Law

3

PSY 303Research Methods in Psychology

3

CRJ 423Criminal Justice Agency Administration

3

CRJ 453Topics in Criminal Justice

3

SOC 323The Family

3

Option B – Psychology – 15 hrs.

PSY 223Life Span Developmental Psychology

3

Or

PSY 353Child & Adolescent Psychology

3

 

PSY 303Research Methods in Psychology

3

PSY 333Psychology of Personality

3

PSY 343Social Psychology

3

PSY 423Counseling Theories & Practices

3

Option C – Indiana Law Enforcement – 15 hrs.

Successful completion of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Basic Police Training Course.

CRJ 4015Basic Police Training Course

15

Total Credit Hours: 120