Criminal Justice Minor
The 15-credit minor in Criminal Justice allows students to explore the three core components of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. Students will examine the critical issues of violent and non-violent crime in society, including their causes and harmful effects. Cutting-edge crime prevention and reduction strategies, including community-based policing and the use of new technologies in policing, will be explored.
Best Fit Major: Human Services
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Criminal Justice Minor Courses | ||
| CJ-101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ-200 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ-202 | Prisons: Punishment and Rehabilitation In America | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Criminal Procedure and Process | ||
| Criminal Investigation | ||
| Criminal Justice Systems and the Community | ||
| Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice | ||
| Fundamentals of Criminal Trial Practice | ||
| Criminology | ||
| Victimology | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |