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Criminal Justice Minor

Overview

The purpose of the minor in Criminal Justice & Legal Studies is to provide students with an understanding of the criminal justice system and related legal rules and institutions, thus preparing them for the varied career paths in the field of criminal justice. In keeping with the mission of the University, the Criminal Justice & Legal Studies curriculum seeks to integrate rigorous academic study with the Christian faith. Students enrolled in the Criminal Justice minor will be introduced to key concepts of the criminal justice system emphasizing the theory of crime and understanding and identifying the legal structure and framework of the law and enforcement.

Minor Requirements

Criminal Justice Minor Requirements

CJUS-1310Introduction to Criminal Justice

3
CJUS-1320Theories in Criminology

3
CJUS-2310Criminal Law

3
CJUS-2320Law Enforcement Operations

3

Criminal Justice Ethics Requirement

Choose one course from the list below. 

CJUS-1360Coping with Evil

3
CJUS-2370Ethics and Criminal Justice

3

Upper-Level Criminal Justice Elective

Choose one course from the list below. 

CJUS-3310Principles of Investigations

3
CJUS-3315Law Enforcement Use of force

3
CJUS-3320Corrections

3
CJUS-3330Judicial Process

3
CJUS-3340Terrorism

3
CJUS-3350Domestic Relations

3
CJUS-4330Special Topics

3
CJUS-4390Internship/Cooperative Education

3
Total Credit Hours:18