Criminal Justice Concentration

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The Criminal Justice concentration prepares students for managerial, planning, and development careers in the court system, corrections, and law enforcement, as well as positions in local, state, or national government. Students will develop knowledge and skills necessary for effective public management: planning and decision making, managing people, money and programs. It also enables those who currently carry out administrative responsibilities with the opportunity for substantial professional development.

Required Courses (9 Hours)

CRJU 7010 - Crime and the Criminal Justice System 3 Hours
CRJU 8050 - Criminological Theory I 3 Hours
CRJU 8710 - Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice 3 Hours

Concentration Electives (6 Hours)

Select two courses from the following:

PMAP 8900 - Capstone: Advanced Projects for Public and Nonprofit Organizations 3 Hours
CRJU 6040 - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 3 Hours
CRJU 6070 - Family Violence and Criminal Justice
CRJU 8010 - Theory and Practice in Criminal Justice 3 Hours
CRJU 8050 - Criminological Theory I 3 Hours
CRJU 8110 - Law Enforcement Issues 3 Hours (Indicates courses that can be repeated for up to 6 credits (these are special topics courses))
CRJU 8210 - Juvenile Justice Issues 3 Hours (Indicates courses that can be repeated for up to 6 credits (these are special topics courses))
CRJU 8310 - Correctional Issues 3 Hours (Indicates courses that can be repeated for up to 6 credits (these are special topics courses))
CRJU 8410 - Criminological Issues 3 Hours (Indicates courses that can be repeated for up to 6 credits (these are special topics courses))
CRJU 8710 - Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice 3 Hours
CRJU 8720 - Legal Issues In Criminal Justice 3 Hours
CRJU 8830 - Selected Topics in Methods, Data, and Analysis 3 Hours
CRJU 8900 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice 3 Hours