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.
PATH General Education Credits Required for a BS in Criminal Justice
30
To satisfy the PATH general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and PATH general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor.
First Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| FYS 0952-110 First Year Seminar PATH General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| ENG 0122-107 Art & Craft of Writing PATH General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| SOC 0170-100 Introduction to Sociology BS Criminal Justice/PATH General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals |
3-4 credits |
| ANT 0103-111 Cultural Anthropology BS Criminal Justice/PATH General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Total for Semester | 16-17 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PIA 0501-101 General Psychology BS Criminal Justice/PATH General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals |
3 credits |
| CRJ 0171 Elective¹ BS Criminal Justice/PATH General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals |
3-4 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| Total for Semester | 15-16 credits |
¹Choose ONE Group A course in CJ Elective
Race and Crime; Sociology of Violence; Sociology of Deviance; Juvenile Delinquency; Sociology of Terrorism.
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Second Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CRJ 0171-246 Criminology BS Criminal Justice/PATH General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| CRJ 0171-277 Law & Social Inequality BS Criminal Justice Requirement |
3 credits |
| PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals |
3 credits |
| PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals |
3-4 credits |
| CRJ 0171 Elective¹ Select 1 course BS Criminal Justice Recommendation |
3 credits |
| Total for Semester | 17 credits |
¹Choose ONE Group A course in CJ Elective
Race and Crime; Sociology of Violence; Sociology of Deviance; Juvenile Delinquency; Sociology of Terrorism.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CRJ 0171-277 Law and Social Inequality BS Criminal Justice Requirement |
4 credits |
| PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals |
3 credits |
| CRJ 0171 Elective² Select 1 course BS Criminal Justice Recommendation |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| Total for Semester | 16 credits |
²Choose ONE Group B course in CJ Elective
Organized Crime; Humankind, Culture and Environment; Jaws, Teeth, and Dentistry; Forensic Anthropology & Osteology; Forensic Science; Social Psychology; Introduction to Forensic Psychology; Law and the Legal Process; Gender Issues in Criminal Justice.
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Third Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CRJ 0171-332³ American System of Criminal Justice BS Criminal Justice Requirement |
3 credits |
| CRJ 0171-386¹ Psychology of Criminal Behavior BS Criminal Justice Requirement |
3 credits |
| CRJ Elective² Select 1 course (Group A)BS Criminal Justice Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals |
3 credits |
| General Elective OR CRJ 0171-343 Internship BS Criminal Justice Recommendation |
3 credits |
| Total for Semester | 15-16 credits |
¹Course is cross-listed with SOC (0170), POL (0158) or PSY (0501).
²Choose ONE Group B course in CJ Elective
Organized Crime; Humankind, Culture and Environment; Jaws, Teeth, and Dentistry; Forensic Anthropology & Osteology; Forensic Science; Social Psychology; Introduction to Forensic Psychology; Law and the Legal Process; Gender Issues in Criminal Justice.
³Cross-listed with 0158-332 American System of Criminal Justice [Political Science]
| 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 0170-302 Quantitative Research Methods BS Criminal Justice Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| General Elective OR CRJ 0171-343 Internship BS Criminal Justice Recommendation |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| Total for Semester | 15-16 credits |
²Course is cross-listed with SOC (0170), POL (0158) or PSY (0501).
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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 |
| Total for Semester | 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 |
| Total for Semester | 16 credits |
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