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.

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.

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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