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The Criminal Justice Major prepares men and women for a life of values-based leadership and service in the various segments of the criminal justice field. It emphasizes knowledge of the concepts, procedures and skills related to criminal behavior; competency in analysis and communication; and connection to Christian and ethical values.
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Criminal Justice Major
—Liberal Arts, Pre-Law, Pre-Seminary Programs
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43 credits
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Prerequisite/Pre-Admission Courses (These credits are in addition to the 43 credits required for the major.)
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CRJ372
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Dimensions in Criminal Justice
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3
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POS101
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American Government
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3
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PSY101
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General Psychology
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3
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SOC101
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Introduction to Sociology
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3
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SOC211
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Social Problems
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3
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Admission to major: Successful completion of the above courses (C or better) and a 2.0 overall GPA.
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Core Courses
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18 credits
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CRJ362
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Criminology
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3
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CRJ405
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Law Enforcement & Police Services
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3
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CRJ411
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Criminal Law & Procedure
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3
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CRJ425
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Corrections
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3
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CRJ432
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Juvenile Justice Process
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3
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CRJ440
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Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
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3
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Cognate Support Courses
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15 credits
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MAT261
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Elementary Statistics
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3
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POS361
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Civil Rights & Civil Liberties
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3
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PSY342
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Social Psychology (w)
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3
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REL441
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Christian Ethics (w)
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3
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SOC355
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American Racial & Cultural Minorities
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3
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Electives—Select 9 credits from the following courses.
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9 credits
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CRJ490
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Criminal Justice Internship
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3-6
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POS311
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Urban Government
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3
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PSY411 |
Introduction to Counseling |
3 |
SOC321 |
Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
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SSC354
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Research in Social Science (w)
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3
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Senior Project
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1 credit
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CRJ483
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Senior Project
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1-5
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