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BCJ - Corrections Emphasis

Degree Requirements

Students majoring in Criminal Justice must earn a grade of “C” or better in all required criminal justice courses for credit. A minor is required for the BCJ degree (consult with your academic advisor).

General BCJ Required Courses (32 Hours)
CJ 100Crime & Justice in America3
CJ 220Criminal Justice Communications3
CJ 303Diversity in American Culture3
CJ 325Applied Criminology3
CJ 400Criminal Justice Research Methods3
CJ 401Criminal Justice Ethics3
CJ 410Criminal Procedure and Evidence3
CJ 455Criminal Justice Administration3
CJ 485Internship in Criminal Justice3
LG 345Criminal Law3
AND 3 hours from the following courses:3
Internship in Criminal Justice
Seminar in Criminal Justice
Additional Required Courses for Corrections Emphasis (15 Hours)
CJ 120Introduction to Corrections3
CJ 318Juvenile Justice3
CJ 320Correctional Treatment Strategies3
CJ 324Evidenced Based Corrections3
CJ 420Probation, Parole and Community Based Corrections3
Criminal Justice Electives (6 Hours)
AND 6 additional hours of Criminal Justice Electives, selected from:
CJ 110Introduction to Law Enforcement3
CJ 115Introduction to Forensic Investigations3
CJ 130Public & Private Security3
CJ 230Principles of Investigation3
CJ 310Police Problems & Practices3
CJ 315Drug Abuse & Criminality3
CJ 323Serial Killers3
CJ 332Law of Corrections3
CJ 337Sex Offenders3
CJ 340Crime Prevention3
CJ 342Capital Punishment in America: The Death Penalty3
CJ 350Legal Issues in Security and Safety3
CJ 352Firearms Decision Making3
CJ 360Independent Study1-3
CJ 362Human Trafficking3
CJ 364Homeland Security3
CJ 365Police & the Community3
CJ 367Firearms and Tool Mark Examination3
CJ 368Introduction to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis3
CJ 369Advanced Bloodstain Pattern Analysis3
CJ 370Fire Investigation and Prevention3
CJ 382Security Technologies3
CJ 380Terrorism3
CJ 390Special Topics3
CJ 425White Collar Crime3
CJ 465Criminal Justice Planning3
CJ 499International Travel Experience in Criminal Justice1-3