Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Studies, BS

Those who work within the criminal justice system help maintain social order by preventing and reducing crime. Usually, people who work in this area are driven by a desire to help others and make the world a safer place. The field is broad and multidisciplinary; a degree in criminal justice provides the foundation for careers in law enforcement, corrections or the courts.

Criminal Justice Major - 60 Hours

CRJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRJ 1060 - Introduction to Corrections Credits: 3
CRJ 1310 - Diversity in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRJ 1410 - Criminology Credits: 3
CRJ 2250 - Essential Skills in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRJ 2310 - Principles of Policing I Credits: 3
CRJ 2410 - Juvenile Justice Concepts Credits: 3
CRJ 2510 - Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRJ 2710 - Introduction to Courts Credits: 3
CRJ 3110 - Drugs, Crime and Society Credits: 3
CRJ 3350 - Cybercrimes Credits: 3
CRJ 3410 - Introduction to Forensic Science Credits: 3
CRJ 4210 - Evidence-Based Practices Credits: 3
CRJ 4850 - Current Topics Seminar Credits: 3
CRJ 4910 - Criminal Justice Capstone Credits: 3
HLS 1010 - Introduction to Homeland Security Credits: 3
HUS 2350 - Trauma-Informed Care in Crisis Intervention Credits: 3
PSY 1110 - General Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 2250 - Psychology of Drug Use and Addiction Credits: 3

Select One Course from the Following:

CRJ 4810 - Criminal Justice Work Experience II Credits: 3
ELPD - Experiential Learning Portfolio Development workshop (please talk with your advisor about this option)

Criminal Justice Electives - 15 Hours

Select 15 hours of Program Electives from the following courses:

CRJ 1510 - Legal Issues in Corrections Credits: 3
CRJ 1810 - Community Corrections Credits: 3
CRJ 2320 - Principles of Policing II Credits: 3
CRJ 2610 - Security Management Credits: 3
CRJ 2810 - Criminal Justice Work Experience I Credits: 3
CRJ 3510 - Evidence Collection and Procedures Credits: 3
CRJ 3610 - Organized Crime and Youth Gangs Credits: 3
CRJ 4410 - Organizational Leadership in Criminal Justice Credits: 3

Criminal Justice General Education - 30 Hours

COM 1010 - Composition and Critical Thinking I Credits: 3
COM 1020 - Composition and Critical Thinking II Credits: 3
ELECTIVE - General Education Elective - Credits: 3
ELECTIVE - General Education Elective - Credits: 3
ELECTIVE - Scientific Inquiry Elective - Credits: 3
HUM 3910 - Integrated Seminar Credits: 3
MTH 1010 - Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3
MTH 1070 - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PSY 2050 - Self and Society Credits: 3
SOC 3050 - Personal, Civic and Global Perspectives Credits: 3

Electives - 15 Credits

Select from any Baker College undergraduate level courses

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