Apr 25, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Justice Studies, Crime and Criminology Track, B.A.


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Degree Requirements


Required Courses


  • General Education  41 Credit Hours
  • Philosophy course 3 Credit Hours 1
  • Foreign language courses (intermediate level required) 1-14 Credit Hours
  • Major requirements (core courses and selected tracks) 41 Credit Hours
  • Electives 18-38 Credit Hours

Footnote


1 Any PHIL course except PHIL 120  or PHIL 150 . Consult the list of courses satisfying Bachelor of Arts degree requirements on the Registrar’s website.

Total: 120 Credit Hours


Crime and Criminology Track


This track focuses on the nature, causes and solutions for crime, primarily but not exclusively in the United States. All students who choose this Track must take JUST 210. Crime and Criminal Justice , and JUST 212. Theories of Crime and Criminal Justice . Students select six additional courses from the following. At least four of the six electives must have a JUST identifier.

Footnotes


1 These courses may be taken for elective credit in this Track when the topic is appropriate. Students should seek approval from their advisers or the academic unit head.
2 Course is only open to students who are double majoring in Psychology.

Total: 18 Credit Hours


Recommended Schedule for Majors


First Year


Footnote


1 Can be counted for General Education, Cluster Three .

Total: 9 Credit Hours


Second Year


  • Track foundation course 3 Credit Hours
  • Outside track foundation course 3 Credit Hours
  • Track electives 6 Credit Hours

Total: 12 Credit Hours


Total: 17 Credit Hours


Fourth Year


Total: 6 Credit Hours


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