Justice Studies (B.A., B.S.)

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Concentrations: Crime and Criminology, Global Justice and Policy, Social Justice

Major requirements and their VCCS equivalents (and RBC equivalents if applicable)

Note: The word "and" between VCCS course numbers indicates JMU credit will be awarded only for completion of the VCCS sequence.

JMU Course	VCCS Course	RBC Course	Notes
MATH 220 (see advising notes)	MTH 146 or MTH 157 or MTH 240 or MTH 241 and 242	Mathematics 217	-
JUST 200	No equivalent - must be taken at JMU	No equivalent - must be taken at JMU	-

Advising Notes:

1. Justice Studies is not a criminal justice program. Students are encouraged to go to the departmental Web site (link below)for more information on the major.
2. JUST 200 is the prerequisite course for all other JUST major courses. Students completing a transferable associate degree will need to choose elective courses in addition to JUST 200 in their first semester at JMU in order to be a full-time student. Due to course sequencing, it will be difficult for transfer students to complete the degree in two years.
3. Taking the equivalent of MATH 220 at community college is recommended as it is a prerequisite for JUST 399, Justice Research Methods.
4. There is a limit of 3 courses that can transfer and count as justice studies major requirements. No transfer credit will be given for any 300 or 400-level courses in the major.
5. Students interested in the B.A. degree are strongly encouraged to begin their foreign language at the community college.

For more information:

Major Snapshot
Department of Justice Studies

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