Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology
The Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Science with a major in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science with a major in Sociology, and an Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice. Our academic programs empower students to explore their interests, express their ideas, and experience the pride of uncovering new knowledge.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
MAJOR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (580)
The study of criminal justice encompasses the policies of the criminal justice system, behavioral characteristics of victims, offenders, and practitioners, and the legal framework within which each operates. The department, through the criminal justice curriculum, provides instruction to students interested in careers in law enforcement, corrections, and associated fields as well as to students interested in graduate school or law school.
I. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 hours
General Education Requirements
II. MAJOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 hours
Required Core Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 hours
CJ 1013, CJ 1033, CJ 1113, CJ 2033, CJ 3003, CJ 3023, CJ 3053, and CJ 4133
Support Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 hours
At least 9 of these hours must be upper division Criminal Justice courses. The remaining 6 hours may be upper division Criminal Justice courses, or they may be any other upper division hours. Departmental approval is required for use of lower division hours.
III. MINOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 hours
(An Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice or an equivalent associate degree may be used to satisfy the requirements for a minor. Otherwise, courses used to satisfy major requirements may not be used to satisfy minor requirements.)
IV. ELECTIVES TO COMPLETE 128 HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
Please Note: A student must complete at least 40 hours of upper division courses.
V. Required assessment exam taken prior to graduation.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
MAJOR IN SOCIOLOGY (180)
Sociology is the study of social institutions, social change, and the causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists study a broad range of topics, in addition to the dimensions of race, class, and gender and their impact upon the lives of people. Students who major in sociology learn to apply research skills and theoretical knowledge to understanding the challenging issues of our times. Sociology graduates may find employment in the fields of social services, business, criminal justice, health services, government services, and teaching.
I. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 hours
General Education Requirements
II. MAJOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 hours
Required Courses*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 hours
SOCI 1113, SOCI 2013, SOCI 2223, SOCI 3123, and SOCI 4213, and SOCI 4903.
*Sociology majors are required to earn a C or higher in each required course for the major.
Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 hours
All courses selected must have Sociology prefixes. A minimum of 15 hours must be 3000-4000 level with no more than 6 hours at the 1000-2000 level.
III. MINOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 hours
IV. ELECTIVES TO COMPLETE 128 HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION.
Please Note: A student must complete at least 40 hours of upper division courses.
V. Required assessment exam taken prior to graduation.
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (550)
The study of criminal justice encompasses the policies and processes of the criminal justice system, behavioral characteristics of victims, offenders and practitioners, and the legal framework within which each operates. The curriculum for this AAS degree focuses particularly upon the operations and impact of law enforcement and corrections within the criminal justice system. Successful completion of this program of study prepares graduates for entry level careers in law enforcement or corrections and/or for more advanced education.
I. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 hours
Required Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 hours
ENGL 1113, ENGL 1213, COMM 1113, PS 1113, HIST 1483 or HIST 1493, SOCI 1113 or PSY 1113
Approved General Education Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 hours
One mathematics course numbered 1513 or above or a biological or physical science course, and one course from Humanities or Physical Education.
II. MAJOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 hours
Required Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 hours
CJ 1013, CJ 1023, CJ 1033, CJ 1113, CJ 2033
Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 hours
Select either Group A or Group B with the appropriate Support Courses.
Group A (Law Enforcement): Select at least 12 hours from the following courses: LE 2003, LE 2013, LE 2043, LE 2053, LE 2063, CJ 2023
Support courses for Group A: Select 6 hours from the following courses: CORR 2043, CORR 2053, CJ 2001-3, CORR 2003, CORR 2013, CORR 2023
Group B: (Corrections) Select 12 hours from the following courses: CORR 2003, CORR 2013, CORR 2023, CORR 2043, CORR 2053,
CORR 2063, CJ 2023
Support courses for Group B: Select 6 hours from the following courses: LE 2003, LE 2013, LE 2043, LE 2053, LE 2063, CJ 2001-3
III. ELECTIVES TO COMPLETE 64 HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
IV. Required assessment exam taken prior to graduation.
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