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Criminal Justice
The cross disciplinary minor in criminal justice is designed for students who are preparing for careers in law enforcement, corrections, judicial administration or other areas related to the study or management of crime, either directly upon graduation or after further graduate training. The requirement for a minor in criminal justice is 21 credits. Students should allow a minimum of four semesters in which to complete the minor.
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Required Courses |
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CRJU 215. Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
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CRJU 225. Ethics in Criminal Justice |
3 |
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Choose at least one course from each of the following units: |
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Human Behavior |
3 |
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SOCI 214. Social Deviance |
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SOCI 327. Juvenile Delinquency |
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PSYC 250. Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (Non PSYC majors only) |
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or PSYC 335. Abnormal Psychology (PSYC majors) |
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Law and Procedure |
3 |
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CRJU 321. Criminalistics |
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JUST 327. Criminal Law |
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CRJU 328. Criminal Procedure |
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CRJU 329. Criminal Investigation and Evidence |
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Institutions |
3 |
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JUST 330. Corrections |
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CRJU 335. Law Enforcement |
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CRJU 337. Courts and the Judiciary |
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CRJU 340. Administration in Criminal Justice |
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Choose two additional courses from those listed above or from the following: |
6 |
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CRJU 301. Special Topics in Criminal Justice |
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CRJU 401. Internship in Criminal Justice |
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21 |
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