Criminal Justice (BA)
The following course sequence sheet is for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as formal academic advisement. Course selections and sequence may vary depending on course availability and counsel from your academic adviser. You should consult an academic adviser before developing an actual academic plan.
More information: download a curriculum worksheet to assist in your planning; see degree requirements.
| Cr. | First Semester | Cr. | Second Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 45.211 Principles of Sociology | 3 | 43.200 Criminology |
| 3 | 43.101 Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | 44.120 U. S. Government |
| 3 | General Education Group A (Humanities) | 3 | 48.101 General Psychology |
| 3 | General Ed. Group C (Natural Science/Math) | 3 | General Ed. Group C (Natural Science/Math) |
| 3 | 20.101 Composition 1 | 3 | 12.101 Spanish (Recommended) |
| or 12-101 Spanish 1 (Recommended) | or 20.101 Composition 1 | ||
| 1 | 09.100 Optional University Seminar | ||
| 16 | Fall Credits | 15 | Spring Credits |
| Cr. | Third Semester | Cr. | Fourth Semester |
| 3 | 43.210 Criminal Justice Statistics | 3 | 43.220 Criminal Justice Research |
| 3 | 2nd Level Writing Course | 3 | General Ed. Values, Ethics, Decision-Making |
| OR General Ed. Values, Ethics, Decision-Making | or 2nd-level Writing Course | ||
| 3 | General Education Group A (Humanities) | 3 | General Education Group A (Humanities) |
| 3 | General Ed. Group C (Natural Science/Math) | 3 | General Ed. Group C (Natural Science/Math) |
| 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective |
| 1 | General Education Fitness/Recreation Skills | ||
| 16 | Fall Credits | 15 | Spring Credits |
| Cr. | Fifth Semester | Cr. | Sixth Semester |
| 3 | 43.300 Juvenile Delinquency (Elective 1) | 3 | 43.400 Mass Media & Crime (Elective 3) |
| 3 | 43.310 Penology (Elective 2) | 3 | 43.410 Criminal Law (Elective 4) |
| 3 | General Education Group A (Humanities) | 3 | Free Elective |
| 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective |
| 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective |
| 1 | General Education Fitness/Recreation Skills | ||
| 16 | Fall Credits | 15 | Spring Credits |
| Cr. | Seventh Semester | Cr. | Eighth Semester |
| 3 | 43.330 White Collar Crime (Elective 5) | 3 | 43.495 Criminal Justice Internship |
| 3 | 43.430 Special Topics (Elective 6) | 3 | Free Elective |
| 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective |
| 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective |
| 3 | Free Elective | ||
| 15 | Fall Credits | 12 | Spring Credits |
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 120 |
IMPORTANT NOTES:
The sequence of General Education courses is an example only; they may be taken in any order.
The Criminal Justice Major electives shown are an example only; consult advisor.
If 43.495 Criminal Justice Internship is taken for more than 3 credits, reduce Free Electives by same amount.
Two of the courses selected for the Major, General Education OR Free Elective must also qualify as
Diversity courses. See list of Diversity Courses and consult advisor.