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Criminology and Criminal Justice

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Minor Requirements — 18 Credits

Take the following courses:

CRJ 110Introduction to Criminal JusticeLAB3GT-SS3

3
CRJ 160Introduction to Crime Theories

3

Choose one from the following 200-level courses:

CRJ 220Policing Systems

3
CRJ 230Judicial Process

3
CRJ 240Correctional Systems

3

Choose three from the following 300 and 400 level courses:

CRJ 312Crime Prevention

3
CRJ 317Cybercrime

3
CRJ 324Crime Mapping

3
CRJ 335Juvenile Justice

3
CRJ 350Victim Studies

3
CRJ 352Domestic Violence Victims & Offenders

3
CRJ 354Restorative Justice

3
CRJ 360Theories of Crime

3
CRJ 362Criminal Behavior Analysis

3
CRJ 380Research Methods in Criminal Justice

3
CRJ 395Topics in Criminal Justice

1- 3
CRJ 408Workshop

1- 3
CRJ 415Homeland Security

3
CRJ 417Terrorism in the 21st Century

3
CRJ 470Justice Professionalism and Ethics

3
CRJ 475Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Social Class in Criminal Justice

3
CRJ 492Internship

1- 9

CRJ 492: Take 3 credits

Program Notes

A maximum of 9 credits may be transferred for the minor from other institutions. At least 9 credits of the minor must be 300-400-level courses. No more than 3 credits of CRJ 492 may be counted for this minor.

Students earning a minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice must earn a grade of "C" or better (C- is not acceptable) in all courses which count toward the minor.

Time Limitation on Credit Earned Toward a Minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice: Coursework completed by a student within the preceding 10 years may apply as credit toward a minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Coursework taken before the 10-year limit may be reviewed by the department chair and college dean to determine its appropriateness to the minor requirements.

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Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will describe a research method to investigate a criminal justice issue
  2. Students will produce, interpret, and report statistical research analyses and findings related to a criminal justice issue and students will apply the causal arguments of a criminological theory to a social phenomenon, behavior, policy, or program
  3. Critique how social diversity influences human behavior as related to criminal justice policy and practices
  4. Determine how ethical issues inherent in the criminal justice system affect organizations, groups, and individuals
  5. Apply written and oral skills necessary for internships and employment