* Books and Supplies (approximate)
Undergraduate Freshman: If you are an international student who has never been enrolled at a post-secondary college or university, you must submit all required documents and show evidence of a cumulative
International Undergraduate Transfer from a US Institution:
An international student who is currently enrolled at an accredited US college or university, and wishes to transfer to Lamar University must meet one of the following criteria:
0-17 Credit hours: Must provide evidence of a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (CPGA) on all post-secondary school work. Must provide proof of English Language Proficiency via TOEFL or IELTS testing which must meet Lamar’s English Proficiency standards.
18-48 Credit hours: Must provide evidence of a 2.5 CGPA and proof of English Language Proficiency. English Proficiency requirement may be waived with proof of completion of Comp I and Comp II with a grade of “B” or better on a
Over 48 Credit hours: 2.0 CGPA and English Proficiency requirement are waived.
International Undergraduate Transfer from non-US Institutions:
An international student transferring from a non-US Institution must meet one of the following criteria:
0-48 Credit hours: Must provide evidence of a 2.5 CGPA on all post-secondary school work. Must provide proof of English Language Proficiency via TOEFL or IELTS testing which must meet Lamar’s English Proficiency standards.
Over 48 Credit hours: 2.0 CGPA. Must provide proof of English Language Proficiency via TOEFL or IELTS testing which must meet Lamar’s English Proficiency standards.
English Proficiency Requirements
TOEFL Internet Based Total: 71
TOEFL Computer Based Total: 197
TOEFL Paper-Based Total: 527
IELTS Total: 6.0
Duolingo: 95
The Lamar University Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice equips you for pre-law major or a career in one of the many fields related to justice such as special agents/federal investigations, emergency and social services, courts, policing, homeland security, counterterrorism, juvenile counseling, adult probation/parole and corporate security management. Courses in the program focus upon social problems such as crime, violence, drugs, gangs, terrorism, sexual assault, prisons and juvenile delinquency. The intriguing curriculum explores human behavior, social policies, forensics, counseling, trials, rehabilitation and research and management.
The Lamar University Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, available as a residential or online program, is designed to merge academic knowledge with applied experience. The program offers courses encompassing a variety of components that prepare you for career entry, promotion, federal employment and/or graduate study.
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B.A. Criminal Justice
General Education Core Curriculum
Communication - 6 Hours:
ENGL 1301 - Composition I
COMM 1315 - Public Speaking I
Language, Philosophy and Culture - 3 Hours From:
ENGL 2300 - Close Reading II
PHIL 1370 - Philosophy of Knowledge
Mathematics - 3 Hours From:
MATH 1314 - College Algebra (Non-Calculus Track)
Life and Physical Sciences - 6 Hours From:
BIOL 1406 - General Biology I
BIOL 1407 - General Biology II
BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II
GEOL 1403 - Physical Geology
GEOL 1404 - Historical Geology
PHYS 1401 - College Physics I
PHYS 1402 - College Physics II
PHYS 1405 - Elementary Physics I
PHYS 1407 - Elementary Physics II
PHYS 1411 - Introduction to Astronomy
PHYS 2425 - University Physics I
PHYS 2426 - University Physics II
SPSC 1401 - Space Science
History -6 Hours:
HIST 1301 - US History I 1763-1877
HIST 1302 - US History II Since 1877
Government/Political Science - 6 Hours:
POLS 2301 - Introduction to American Government I
POLS 2302 - Introduction to American Government II
Social and Behavioral Sciences - Three Hours From:
ANTH 2346 - Introduction to Anthropology
ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology
BULW 1370 - Business Environment & Public Policy
ECON 1301 - Principles and Policies
ECON 2301 - Principles of Economics I Macro
ECON 2302 - Principles of Economics II Micro
INEN 2373 - Engineering Economics
POLS 1301 - Introduction to Political Science
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology
SOWK 2361 - Introduction to Social Work
Creative Arts - Three Hours From:
ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation
ARTS 1303 - Art History I
COMM 1375 - Film Appreciation
COSC 1324 - Art of Computer Game Development
DANC 2304 - Dance Appreciation
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation
MUSI 1309 - Jazz History and Appreciation
MUSI 1310 - History of Rock and Roll
PHIL 1330 - Arts and Ideas
THEA 1310 - Introduction to Theatre
Component Area Options - 6 Hours:
ENGL 1302 - Composition II
One From:
BUAL 2310 - Business Analysis I
INEN 2301 - Applications of Quantitative Methods
PSYC 2317 - Introduction to Statistical Methods
MATH 1316 - Trigonometry
MATH 1325 - Calculus for Business Applications
MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics I
MATH 1342 - Statistics
MATH 1414 - College Algebra (Calculus Track)
MATH 2312 - Pre-Calculus//Elementary Functions
MATH 2413 - Calculus & Analytic Geometry I
MATH 2414 - Calculus & Analytic Geometry II
MUSI 1309 - Jazz History and Appreciation
PSYC 2317 - Introduction to Statistical Methods
Required Courses for Major
Criminal Justice Courses - 36 Hours:
CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practice
CRIJ 2313 - Correction Systems and Practices
CRIJ 2328 - Police Systems and Practices
CRIJ 3311 - Crime and Criminals
CRIJ 4311 - Ethical Issues
CRIJ 4321 - Responses to Crime
CRIJ ADV 4300 -
CRIJ ADV 4300 -
CRIJ 4340 - Criminal Justice Applications (Internship)
Elective Courses
18 Hours 3000-level courses
Departmental Requirements - 10 Hours:
Methods 4300
CRIJ 3300
PEGA 1100
ENGL 3310
Other
Modern Languages Requirement - 12 Hours:
Modern Language Beginning I
Modern Language Beginning II
Modern Language Intermediate I
Modern Language Intermediate
Hours:120
The online BS Criminal Justice program is designed to help you complete your law enforcement degree quickly by offering accelerated courses and Police Training Academy credit (known as TCOLE Credit) as academic credit. As a graduate of this program, your future career paths include law enforcement administration, national security, forensics and law. Bachelor of arts graduates complete your program with a variety of options for professional development, advancement and continued study.
Career Areas
Policing
Forensics
Emergency and social services
Homeland security
Border security
Child/adult abuse protection
Private security
Health Center fee: 912 $ per year
