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
Credits for Major in Criminal Justice
PATH General Education Credits Required for a BS in Criminal Justice
First Year
Course | Credits |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
- If you live on campus, run for the Executive Board of the Residential Student Association
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- Join the Criminal Justice Club and/or the Adelphi Mock Trial. Look for an internship on Handshake.
Third Year
Course | Credits |
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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 |
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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).
- If you live on campus, apply to be an Resident Assistant
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Fourth Year
Course | Credits |
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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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