Collegeof Arts andSciences
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Service courses that support Teacher Education and Interdisciplinary
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AreaE courses in theCoreCurriculum.
Bachelor of Science inCriminal Justice
Themissionof theBachelor of Science in criminal justicedegreeprogram is
to capitalizeon thediversityof theClaytonState student population and
multidisciplinary trainingof faculty toprovide studentswitha specialized
understandingof the criminal justice system and criminal behavior. Curriculum
and instructionaredesigned toadvance knowledge, understanding, and skills
relevant to the criminal justicediscipline inorder toprepare students for careers,
advancement, or graduate studies in criminal justice, law, andother justice-
related fields.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEGREE PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS
CoreCurriculum (AreasA - E)
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42hours
All Criminal Justice Core Curriculum requirements are shown
in the suggested degreeprogram.
Lower DivisionCoreRequirements (CoreCurriculumAreaF)
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6hours
CRJU1150 Introduction toCriminal Justice............................................. 3 hours
SOCI 1101 Introduction toSociology....................................................... 3 hours
Lower DivisionCoreElectives (CoreCurriculumAreaF)
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12hours
Select any4 lower division (1000-2000) Courseswith the
followingprefixes: AFAM, ECON, HIST, POLS, PSYC, SOCI,
SPAN,WST. Studentsmajoring in criminal justiceare
REQUIRED todemonstrate competence inSpanish through
the IntermediateLevel (SPAN2001-3rd semester). Other
foreign languagesmay be consideredwith the special
permission of theSocial SciencesDepartment Chair. Students
areencouraged to use coreareaF (SPAN 1001), B2 (SPAN
1002), andC1or C2 (SPAN2001) to fulfill this requirement.
Upper DivisionMajorRequirements
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18hours
Studentsmust completeALL of the following required courses:
CRJU 3100Criminology ......................................................................... 3 hours
CRJU3200LawEnforcement................................................................. 3 hours
CRJU3300Corrections.......................................................................... 3 hours
CRJU3410Criminal LawandProcedures............................................... 3 hours
CRJU4501ResearchMethods&ProgramEvaluation............................. 3 hours
CRJU4901Criminal Justice Internship I.................................................. 3 hours
Upper DivisionMajorConcentration………………………………..….18hours
Students majoring in Criminal Justice must select a minimum of 18 hours (6
courses) from ONE of the following areas of concentration OR students may
choose to adhere to general Criminal Justice degree guidelines listed below. All
upper division coursesmust be completedwith agradeof Cor better.
