Overview
Study the U.S. criminal justice system from a variety of academic perspectives.
This program will challenge you to:
- Learn about our criminal justice system and how it is connected to a variety of disciplines.
- Think critically about law enforcement, criminal justice and the prison system.
- Explore different career options within the criminal justice field.
Humanities & Fine Arts
Social Sciences & History
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Professional Studies & Enhancements
Minor
Criminal Justice Studies Minor
Peaks this program fulfills
- Social Sciences & History
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalog
15 credits
Minor Requirements
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IND-368 | The Prison Experience | 3 credits |
| SOC-330 | Criminology and Deviance | 3 credits |
Choose 9 credits from the following:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ATH-202 | Cultural Diversity | 3 credits |
| EDU-300 | Schools and Society | 3 credits |
| POE-241 | Introduction to Public Policy | 3 credits |
| PSY-404 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY-407 | Legal Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC-299T | Special Topics in Sociology | 3 credits |
| SOC-340 | Cultural Criminology | 3 credits |
| SOC-349 | Social Stratification | 3 credits |
| SOC-497 | Internship | 1-3 credits |
| SOC-399T | Special Topics in Sociology | 3 credits |