Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science
| REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS |
30 |
| ADDITIONAL PROGRAM HOURS |
NONE |
| TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS |
30 |
| PRESCRIBED GEN ED PREREQUISITES: NONE |
Students who major in criminal justice will receive the Bachelor of Science degree. This degree provides students with courses that support a liberal arts, interdisciplinary education that instills critical thinking, writing skills, social interaction, personal reflection, compassion and empathy for solving domestic, legal, and social problems. Graduates go on to obtain higher administrative positions in law enforcement agencies and correctional institutions on the local, state, and federal levels. The major is designed to produce graduates who have a passion for service and learning in the context of a Christian Environment. While the curriculum is broad-based, and covers studies from the philosophy to the social implications of the criminal justice system. The Criminal Justice Major course requirement and supportive elective courses are offered online only. A student must complete at least 15 of hours of the Criminal Justice major through Gardner-Webb University's courses.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Criminal Justice will:
- Describe and demonstrate a depth of content knowledge in the major discipline.
- Explain and demonstrate effective research skills relevant to the major discipline.
- Identify and analyze significant issues in the major discipline.
- Demonstrate effective writing and oral communication skills.
Program Requirements (30 total hours)
Required Major Courses (15 hours)
| CJC 410 | Philosophy of Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJC 420 | Administrative Decision Making for Public Safety | 3 |
| CJC 430 | Public Safety Theory and Research | 3 |
| CJC 440 | Trends in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJC 450 | International Issues in Public Safety | 3 |
Supportive Elective Courses (15 hours)
Choose 5 of the following courses for 15 hours:
Total Credit Hours: 30