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Academic Catalog: Division of Social Sciences

 

B.A. REQUIREMENTS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE  
MAJOR COURSES
CREDIT HOURS
SOSC 2253 Introduction to Criminal Justice
3
FRSC 2103 Introduction to Forensic Science
3
RSCH 3803 Research Methods
3
SOSC 4153 Behavioral Theories of Deviance
3
STAT 3203 Statistics
3
SOSC 2123 Race and Ethnic Relations
3
SOSC 3503 Social Problems
3
SOSC 4803 Practicum in Social Science
1
 

Capstone requirement
3
TWO OF THE FOLLOWING THREE COURSES
CREDIT HOURS
MGMT 3313 Principles of Management
3
MGMT 3353 Organizational Behavior
3
SOSC 3433 Criminal Justice Management
3
INDEPENDENT STUDY OR CAPSTONE COURSE
CREDIT HOURS
At least three credit hours in an independent study or capstone course in Criminal justice or a related area, including either a comprehensive examination or original research and/or independent study in a topic related to criminal justice. The following may count toward fulfillment of this criterion:
SOSC 490-8 Independent Study
3
SOSC 400 Studies in Social Sciences
3
SOSC 4703 Capstone Course in Social Science
3
SOSC 4993 Major Honors
3
AT LEAST TWELVE CREDIT HOURS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
CREDIT HOURS
FRSC 3101 Forensic Science Seminar
1
MGMT 3203 Introduction to Business Law I
3
PSYC 3353 Forensic Psychology
3
PSYC 4413 Abnormal Psychology
3
PSYC 4453 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
3
SOSC 2283 Police and Community
3
SOSC 3413 Criminal Law
3
SOSC 3453 Criminal Investigation
3
SOSC 3471 Special Topics in Criminal Justice
1
  Any Forensic Science courses  
SUMMARY
CREDIT HOURS

One credit hour seminars may include topics such as fingerprinting, Prison ministry, and restorative justice.

Note: At least 30 credit hours must come from courses that are 300-level or above.
General Education Requirements
54
Major Requirements
42
Electives
32
Total
128