Criminal Justice, B.A.

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The B.A. in Criminal Justice is a social science major that examines the causes and impacts of crime in society. Graduates go on to careers in fields such as law enforcement, homeland security, probation and parole, and victim services.

Degree Requirements

This degree requires 120 credits, 42 of which are upper-division credits.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

C 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
C 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
C 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

Arts & Sciences College Core

D - - Diversity Credits: 3
G - - Global Awareness Credits: 3

Foundation Courses

Students must complete all foundation courses with a grade of C or better.

CRMJ 1001 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRMJ 2210 - Criminal Law Credits: 3
CRMJ 2400 - Criminology Credits: 3
CRMJ 2465 - Research Methods Credits: 3
CRMJ 3110 - Criminal Courts and Processes Credits: 3
CRMJ 3350 - Correctional Theory and Practice Credits: 3
CRMJ 3490 - Issues in Policing Credits: 3
CRMJ 4200 - Ethics in Administration of Justice Credits: 3

Criminal Justice Core

Students must complete any 4 courses with a grade of C or better.

CRMJ 3250 - Juvenile Delinquency Credits: 3
CRMJ 3400 - Deviant Behavior Credits: 3
CRMJ 3500 - Drugs and the Criminal Justice System Credits: 3
CRMJ 4140 - Criminal Legal Procedure Credits: 3
CRMJ 4150 - Community-Based Corrections Credits: 3
CRMJ 4151 - Crime Causation Credits: 3
CRMJ 4280 - Comparative Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRMJ 4340 - Victimology Credits:
CRMJ 4540 - Gender and Crime Credits: 3
CRMJ 4550 - Crime Prevention Credits:
CRMJ 4705 - Terrorism Credits: 3

Supporting Courses

Students must complete one three credit hour course from the list below; or 1 additional course from Criminal Justice Core. Must be completed with a grade of C or better.

CRMJ 4110 - Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Rights Credits: 3
CRMJ 4130 - Leadership and Management in the Criminal Justice System Credits: 3
CRMJ 4230 - Forensic Anthropology Credits: 3
CRMJ 4350 - Sociology of Law Credits: 3
CRMJ 4370 - Criminal Psychopathology Credits: 3
CRMJ 4590 - Green Criminology Credits: 3
CRMJ 4600 - Political Violence Credits: 3
CRMJ 4730 - Psychology and Law Credits: 3
CRMJ 4750 - Criminal Justice Internship Credits: 1‑12
CRMJ 4760 - Child Maltreatment Credits: 3
CRMJ 4965 - Research Hours in Criminal Justice Credits: 1-6
CRMJ 4975 - Readings Credits: 1-3
CRMJ 4990 - Special Topics Credits: 3

Foreign Language

Students are required to complete two semesters of the same foreign language with a grade of C or better. Two semesters of American Sign Language (SPPA 2110 & SPPA 2120 ) will fulfill this requirement.

Statistics

Students are required to complete STAT 2050 or STAT 2070 or SOC 2070 with a grade of C or better.

In Addition

Upper division course work that was completed more than ten years prior to graduation will not meet major requirements.