The interdisciplinary minor in Criminal Justice is designed for students who are preparing for careers in law enforcement, corrections, judicial administration, or other areas related to study or management of crime, either directly upon graduation or after further graduate study. No more than three courses can be double counted for Justice Studies majors who wish to minor in Criminal Justice. Limited space is available, and there is currently a waiting list for the CJ Minor. Students should contact the department for more information. The requirement for a minor in Criminal Justice is 21 hours including:
Minor Requirements |
Credit Hours |
PUAD 215. Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
SOCI 325. Criminology |
3 |
PSYC 250. Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (non-psychology majors only. Psychology majors must take PSYC 335.) |
3 |
Electives
Choose four courses from the following (no more than two classes may be in any single discipline):
PHIL 325. Crime, Punishment and Justice
POSC 326. Civil Rights
PSYC 312. Forensic Psychology
PUAD 323. Comparative Criminal Justice
PUAD 327. Criminal Law
PUAD 328. Criminal Procedure
PUAD 329. Criminal Investigation and Evidence
PUAD 410. Administration in Criminal Justice
SCOM 231. Introduction to Alternative Disputer Resolution
SCOM 331. Communication and Conflict
OR
SOWK 487. Topics: Conflict and Mediation
SOCI 214. Social Deviance
SOCI 327. Juvenile Delinquency
SOCI/SOWK 330. Corrections
PUAD 495. or POSC 495/497 or SOCI 485 or PSYC 495. Internship 1
SOCI 490. or PSYC 402. Readings and Research 2 |
12 |
|
| |
21 |
1 Internships must be in a criminal justice related field in order to receive credit for the Criminal Justice minor. Credit for only one internship will be given towards the minor.
2 Readings and Research courses must be specifically related to the field of criminal justice. Students may register for only one Readings/Research class for credit towards the minor.
For further information and advice regarding the Criminal Justice minor, students should contact the Criminal Justice Program director, Dr. Peggy Plass.
