Criminal Justice Major
PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
Students completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice will be able to:
- understand crime;
- understand the ethics of criminal justice;
- demonstrate a knowledge of the judicial system;
- demonstrate critical thinking;
- demonstrate research and writing skills;
- appreciate race, culture, and gender; and
- demonstrate appropriate interpersonal behavior.
Criminal Justice Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CRJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 | 3 |
| CRJ 201 | Criminal Law and Procedure 3 | 3 |
| or MLS 531 | Criminal Law | |
| CRJ 300 | Legal Writing and Communication 1 | 3 |
| CRJ 325 | Police, Technology, and Society | 3 |
| CRJ 330 | Corrections 1 | 3 |
| or MLS 575 | Law and Theory of Corrections | |
| CRJ 360 | Race, Gender, Ethnicity, and Criminal Justice 1, 3 | 3 |
| CRJ 361 | Juvenile Justice and Delinquency 1 | 3 |
| or MLS 565 | Juvenile Law and Delinquency | |
| CRJ 410 | Criminal Courts | 3 |
| CRJ 445 | Criminal Justice Internship | 3-12 |
| CRJ 490 | Criminal Justice Seminar 1 | 3 |
| MA 285X | Statistics | 4 |
| or PSY 285X | Statistics | |
| POL 250 | American Government 3 | 3 |
| POL 255X | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| SOC 324X | Criminology | 3 |
| Area of Integration | 6 | |
| Choose two courses, at least 6 hours, from one of the following categories: | ||
| Business | ||
| Business Law | ||
| Principles of Accounting I | ||
| Principles of Accounting II 1 | ||
| Deviance | ||
| Psychology of Addiction 3 | ||
| Personality Theories 1 | ||
| Abnormal Psychology 1 | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Interpersonal Skills | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Crisis Intervention | ||
| Personality Theories | ||
| Conflict Management | ||
| Master of Legal Studies (MLS) Integration 2 | ||
| Philosophy and Theology of Justice | ||
| Contracts | ||
| Human Trafficking | ||
| Torts | ||
| Legal Fundamentals | ||
| Victimology and Restorative Justice | ||
| Business Organizations | ||
| Criminal Procedure | ||
| Total Hours | 49-58 | |
- 1
This course has one or more prerequisites; consult this catalog and/or your faculty advisor for further information.
- 2
The MLS area of integration uses courses from Trinity's Master of Legal Studies degree, offered online by Trinity Law School. Additional requirements and fees may apply. Consult with your advisor.
- 3
May be used to fulfill a general education requirement.