2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 19, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog

Crime and Justice Studies Minor


Program Description:

Minor in Crime and Justice Studies (CJS)

The Crime and Justice Studies minor is an interdisciplinary program emphasizing knowledge of the criminal justice system, theories of criminal behavior, law, administration, and policy. Courses are offered by School of Social Sciences and International Studies.

Admission Requirements:

Students admitted into the CJS minor must have earned a minimum GPA of *2.0 and completed a minimum of 21 credit hours, including ENG 1010  (with a grade of C or better), and any other two General Education courses. 

Learning Outcomes:

Minors will be able to explain the basic components and functions of the US criminal justice system (i.e. police, courts/law, corrections). 

Minors will be able to explain how a variety of factors affect the issues and policies within the US criminal justice and their outcomes on broader society. 

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Program Requirements:


A. Minor Core Requirements: 9 Hours


B. Foundation Area Electives


Area 1 Behavior (choose one): 3 Hours


Total: 21 Hours