Concentration in Criminal Justice

Degree Guide Key:
Traditional Day ProgramsWC
Evening & Weekend ProgramsSCD
Online ProgramsON
Graduate ProgramsGRAD

 

The emphasis on Criminal Justice will prepare the graduate for law enforcement positions with Local, State, and Federal agencies. The emphasis will provide the graduate with an understanding of Criminal Justice systems. Course subjects in court systems and law provide an understanding of the judicial system while subjects in criminal investigation and criminal organizations provide an understanding of the mechanics of law enforcement operations.

Available through: WCSCDON

  Semester Hours
General Education Requirements 37
 
Public Safety Administration Major Requirements* 45
Intro to Public Safety Administration (PS 300) 3
Psychological, Historical & Societal Issues (PS 305) 3
Conflict Management and Negotiation(PS 325) 3
Principles of Homeland Security Emerg. Plan (PS 404) 3
Minimizing the Econ. Impact of Hazards (PS 405) 3
Community Risk Assessment (PS 408) 3
Critical Infrastructure Protection (PS 418) 3
Public Safety Capstone Project (PS 425) 3
   
Principles of Accounting I (BA 210) 3
Leadership and Org. Behavior (BA 305) 3
Business & Org. Communication (BA 313) 3
Managerial Finance (BA 321) 3
Principles of Management (BA 330) 3
Strategic Planning (BA 411) 3
Human Resource Management (BA 440) 3
   
Criminal Justice Concentration Requirements* 18
Criminal Acts (CJ 301) 3
Criminal Procedure (CJ 305) 3
Criminal Organizations (CJ 310) 3
Police Ethics (CJ 405) 3
Courts and Court Procedures (CJ 410) 3
Criminal Investigation (CJ 420) 3
   
Electives   24
Total 124

*A minimum grade of "C" in each course required for graduation.