Criminal Justice BS Degree Map
The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in Criminal Justice. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.
Credits to Graduate with a BS in Criminal Justice
120
A Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice requires 120 credits. With 5 classes a semester, this puts you on track to graduate in 4 years. A minimum gpa of 2.0 is required.
Credits for Major in Criminal Justice
52
To complete the major, a minimum of 52 credits are required. 40 credits are in core courses in the following disciplines: criminal justice, sociology, anthropology, psychology and political science. An additional 12 credits are taken as electives in the subjects mentioned above.
General Education Credits Required for a BS in Criminal Justice
30
To satisfy the general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor.
First Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| FYS 0952-110 First Year Seminar General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| ENG 0122-107 Art & Craft of Writing General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| SOC 0170-100 Introduction to Sociology BS Criminal Justice/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Quant Reasoning Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Information Literacy Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 16-17 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PIA 0501-101 General Psychology BS Criminal Justice/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Arts Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Social Sciences Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Natural Science Elective Select 1 Course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
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Second Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CRJ 0171-246¹ Criminology BS Criminal Justice/General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| CRJ 0171-277¹ Law & Social Inequality BS Criminal Justice Requirement |
3 credits |
| Global Awareness/Civic Engagement Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Natural Science Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| CRJ 0171 Elective Select 1 course BS Criminal Justice Recommendation |
3 credits |
| 17 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CRJ 0171-261¹ Crime & Punishment BS Criminal Justice/General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| SOC 0170-302 Quantitative Research Methods BS Criminal Justice/General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| CRJ Elective Select 1 course (Group A)BS Criminal Justice Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Arts Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| CRJ 0171 Elective Select 1 course BS Criminal Justice Recommendation |
3 credits |
| 17 credirs |
- If you live on campus, run for the Executive Board of the Residential Student Association
- Volunteer in the Panther Pantry! Give back to the Adelphi community and address food insecurity needs, learn more here!
- Join a Greek Life or Social Fellowship organization! Learn how you can find your home here.
- Join the Criminal Justice Club and/or the Adelphi Mock Trial. Look for an internship on Handshake.
Third Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CRJ 0171-332² American Sys Criminal Just BS Criminal Justice Requirement |
3 credits |
| CRJ 0171-386² Psych of Criminal Behavior BS Criminal Justice Requirement |
3 credits |
| CRJ Elective Select 1 course (Group A)BS Criminal Justice Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Arts Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective OR CRJ 0171-343 Internship BS Criminal Justice Recommendation |
3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
²Course is cross-listed with SOC (0170), POL (0158) or PSY (0501).
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CRJ 0171-331² Sociology of Law BS Criminal Justice Requirement |
3 credits |
| CRJ 0171-323² Indivdual Rights in Constitution BS Criminal Justice Requirement |
3 credits |
| CRJ Elective Select 1 course (Group B) BS Criminal Justice Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| General Elective OR CRJ 0171-343 Internship BS Criminal Justice Recommendation |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
²Course is cross-listed with SOC (0170), POL (0158) or PSY (0501).
- If you live on campus, apply to be an Resident Assistant
- Apply to be a Peer Assistant Leader (PAL) or FCAP leader!
- Time to take a bigger role! Run for an executive board position in an organization you are apart of.
- Prepare your resume and your LinkedIn profile, and have them reviewed by a counselor at the Center for Career and Professional Development. Discover Alumnifire to connect with alumni.
Fourth Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Elective OR CRJ 0171-343 Internship BS Criminal Justice Recommendation |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CRJ 0171-455 Contempory Develop in Criminal Justice (Capstone) BS Criminal Justice Requirement |
4 credits |
| General Elective OR CRJ 0171-343 Internship BS Criminal Justice Recommendation |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 16 credits |
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