| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements | ||
| General Education | 39-56 | |
| Non-Departmental Core Courses 1 | 3 | |
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Required Courses 1, 2 | ||
| CRIMLJUS 1130 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRIMLJUS 2130 | Foundations of Policing | 3 |
| CRIMLJUS 2230 | Foundations of Corrections | 3 |
| CRIMLJUS 4030 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRIMLJUS 4930 | Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Theory 1 | 3 | |
| Select one of the following courses: | ||
| Criminology | ||
| Crime and Delinquency | ||
| Research Methods 1 | 3-9 | |
| Select one of the following options to complete the research methods requirement for the major: | ||
| Research Methods in Criminal Justice | ||
| Social Research Methods | ||
Completion of all three of the following courses: | ||
| Introduction to Experimental Psychology | ||
| Behavioral Research I | ||
| Behavioral Research II | ||
| Electives 1 | 15 | |
Select 15 credits from the list below: | ||
| Women, Gender, and Justice | ||
| Foundations of US Courts | ||
| Counterterrorism for First Responders | ||
| Private Security Operations | ||
| Issues in Criminal Justice | ||
| Ethnicity, Race and Crime | ||
| White Collar Crime | ||
| Foundations of Interviewing | ||
| Police Ethics | ||
| Criminal Investigation | ||
| Comparative Criminal Justice Systems | ||
| Police Administration | ||
| Correctional Institutions | ||
| Juvenile Justice | ||
| Crime Prevention | ||
| Law of Corrections | ||
| Police-Community Relations | ||
| Deviance, Crime, and Social Control | ||
| Community-Based Corrections | ||
| Environmental and Wildlife Crime | ||
| Criminal Procedure and Evidence | ||
| Issues in Criminal Justice Planning and Management | ||
| Directed Individual Studies | ||
| Social Welfare Policy | ||
| Social Work Practice with Communities, Organizations and Social Institutions | ||
| Current Topics In Criminal Justice | ||
| Honors Research | ||
| Victimology and Restorative Justice | ||
| Substance Abuse I: Theory and Assessment | ||
| Substance Abuse II: Intervention and Special Populations | ||
| Internship | ||
| Survey of Forensic Sciences | ||
| History & Ethics of Forensic Investigation | ||
| Research Methods in Forensic Investigation | ||
| Courtroom Testimony and Evidence | ||
| The Washington Center - The LEAD Colloquium | ||
| The Washington Center - Evening Topics Course | ||
| The Washington Center - CJ Internship | ||
| Total Credits | 78-101 | |
- 1
In addition, all criminal justice majors must earn a “C-” or better in each required and elective course.
- 2
In addition, all criminal justice majors must earn a “C-” or better in (ENGLISH 1040 or ENGLISH 1130) and ENGLISH 1230.
Criminal Justice Emphases
Students may select one of the following two emphases within the criminal justice major (but are not required to do so). Students who do select an emphasis will take the following specified course combinations as their elective credits.
Law Enforcement Emphasis
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select at least 15 credits of the following: 1 | 15 | |
| Counterterrorism for First Responders | ||
| Foundations of Interviewing | ||
| Police Ethics | ||
| Criminal Investigation | ||
| Police Administration | ||
| Police-Community Relations | ||
| Criminal Procedure and Evidence | ||
| Current Topics In Criminal Justice | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
- 1
A "C-" or better is required.
Corrections Emphasis
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select at least 15 credits of the following: 1 | 15 | |
| Foundations of Interviewing | ||
| Correctional Institutions | ||
| Juvenile Justice | ||
| Law of Corrections | ||
| Community-Based Corrections | ||
| Current Topics In Criminal Justice | ||
| Victimology and Restorative Justice | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
- 1
A "C-" or better is required.
Internship Eligibility
To be eligible for an internship, the student must have earned at least 60 credits plus 12 upper division Criminal Justice/Forensic Investigation credits and have a G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher.
The Washington Center
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) offers semester-long internship experiences for students in Washington, D.C. for students. Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation students accepted to the TWC program would enroll in 15 credits (Fall or Spring) or 9 credits (Summer) of TWC-related courses during the semester they will be in Washington, D.C.; these courses will count toward the electives needed to satisfy the major. Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation majors are welcome to apply and should contact the Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation Department Chair for more information on the application process. Please visit https://www.TWC.edu for more information.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UWPSTUDY 4110 | The Washington Center - The LEAD Colloquium | 1-3 |
| UWPSTUDY 4120 | The Washington Center - Evening Topics Course | 2-3 |
| UWPSTUDY 4880 | The Washington Center - CJ Internship | 6-9 |