A minimum of 45 transferable university quarter credits are required to enroll in the following programs. There are no exceptions.
iTEP Plus: 4.0
TOEFL iBT: 76
University of Cambridge ESOL Exams: FCE First Certificate in English
IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Band 6.0
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language): Overall 60; Writing 60
PTE (Pearson Test of English): 51
The EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency: EIKEN Grade Pre-1
WEST-B (Washington Educator Basic Skills Test): OSPI passing scores on Reading & Writing Sections
ELS: ELS Level 109 Intensive Program
In the BS in Criminal Justice program, you can choose a focus in Justice Administration. You will build upon previous coursework in the core courses and advance your technical knowledge and skills in policy and operations as they pertain to justice administration in a public sector setting.
Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Training graduates are eligible to have 36 lower-division credits awarded with the potential to waive an additional 5 upper-division credits for completion of their basic training. If you have military experience, you may be eligible to earn credit toward this criminal justice degree.
CityU was designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.
Learning Outcomes
Throughout the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program, you’ll learn:
Topics and problems related to the discipline of criminology
The essential process in the role of justice
Classical and modern models of ethics and decision-making analysis
Criminal justice as a system of interlinked issues and decisions faced by a diverse network of individuals, groups, and agencies
A range of procedural criminal law topics
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Lower-Division Requirements (90 Credits)
College Composition: 5 credits
College Mathematics: 5 credits
Humanities: 15 credits
Social Science: 15 credits
Natural Science/Mathematics: 15 credits
Preparatory Courses (30 Credits)
SSC 202 Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems (5)
SSC 204 Criminal Procedural Law (5)
PSY 240 Critical Thinking and Writing Skill in Social Sciences (5)
HUM 210 Justice and Ethics (5)
CJ 211 Criminal Investigations (5)
HUM 215 History of Punishment and Prisons (5)
Lower-Division Requirements (70 Credits)
Note: A minimum of two different academic disciplines within each of the areas is required to meet the distributions of Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences/Math. This program requires MATH 107 or higher.
Criminal Justice Core (50 Credits)
CJ 318 Fundamentals of Criminology (5)
CJ 330 Management and Leadership (5)
CJ 333 Planning and Policy Analysis (5)
CJ 341 Contemporary Justice Administration Issues (5)
CJ 350 Globalization and Crime (5)
CJ 361 Cyber and Surveillance Law and Government (5)
CJ 365 Applied Criminology and Crime Prevention (5)
CJ 403 Enterprise Risk Management (5)
CJ 410 Risk Assessment and Prevention (5)
CJ 461 Communicating Crisis, Emergency and Social Change (5)
Upper Divison Electives (25 Credits)
OR
Specialized Study Emphasis
Capstone (5 Credits)
CJ 465 Bureaupathology (5)
If you’re interested in seeking justice for all individuals involved when a crime is committed, consider a career in criminal justice. This would be a highly demanding yet rewarding profession.
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program will prepare you for a variety of management and leadership roles, including:
Corrections and juvenile justice
Law enforcement
Inspector general investigation
Forensic psychologist
Paralegal
Crime scene investigator
Police officer
Probation officer
Networking Opportunities
At CityU, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your professional network by connecting with faculty working in your field, students from around the globe, and alumni employed at Seattle’s top companies. Plus, you’ll be part of a supportive community that’s dedicated to helping you reach your career goals.
International student health insurance for academic students per quarter: $390
