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Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
Min GPA: 75.0%
We require demonstration of proficiency in English for most international applicants. Submit official English test scores with your application unless you’re from Australia, Bermuda, Canada, Commonwealth Caribbean, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa or the United Kingdom. We accept the following:
TOEFL internet-based score of 71+
IELTS score of 6.0+
Duolingo score of 100+ (tests taken before July 1 – minimum score of 51)
PTE score of 50+
We only can accept scores received directly from the testing organization. We review on an individual basis any case where an applicant’s score is below our recommended testing levels.
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Gain a solid understanding of the causes of crime and application of justice in this criminal justice degree program. Study topics such as criminology, victimology, psychology and political studies and visit local law enforcement agencies. Learn from nationally recognized experts and speak with professionals in the field.
Full-time students enrolled in this program can participate in internships in Washington, D.C., for a semester. Once you have earned your criminal justice degree, you may go on to law school or work in a variety of law enforcement careers.
What you’ll learn as a criminal justice major
Law and the courts
Cross-disciplinary courses and how they influence the field of criminal justice
In field-based assignments blending theoretical knowledge with practical experience
Course name - Core curriculum |
Course credits |
---|---|
Introduction to Belief Systems |
3 |
World Belief Systems |
3 |
Belief and Reason 300 |
3 |
Foundations of U.S. Justice |
3 |
Civic Engagement and Social Justice |
3 |
Theories of Self |
3 |
Societies and Institutions |
3 |
Algebra and Personal Finance |
3 |
Introductory Statistics |
3 |
Quantitative Reasoning 300 |
3 |
Quantitative Reasoning 400 |
3 |
Scientific Inquiry |
3 |
Science and Society |
3 |
Scientific Literacy 300 |
3 |
Scientific Literacy 400 |
3 |
Career Preparation |
2 |
Language and Culture |
2 |
Citizenship Project |
2 |
First Year Seminar |
1 |
Course name - Major core |
Course credits |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
Policing in America |
3 |
Criminal Law |
3 |
Criminal Procedure |
3 |
Issues in Corrections |
3 |
Criminology |
3 |
Law and Courts |
3 |
Senior seminar in criminal justice |
3 |
Victimology |
3 |
Introduction to Forensic Science |
3 |
Ethical Decision Making |
3 |
Global Human Rights |
3 |
Geopolitical Affairs |
3 |
Human Behavior |
3 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
Research Methods |
3 |
Contemporary Social Problems |
3 |
CRJ 330 also meets DJC 300 requirement
CRJ 480 also meets DJCA 400 requirement
CRJ 496 also meets DSS 400 requirement
HUM 420 also meets DBR 400 requirement
PSY 370 also meets DSS 300 requirement
SOC 335 also meets DJCG requirement
Prepare for a successful career in a variety of fields with a degree in criminal justice.