Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science, Gardner-Webb Online
| REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS |
30 |
| REQUIRED MINOR HOURS |
NONE |
| TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS |
30 |
| PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: 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. 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 requirements and supportive elective courses are offered online only. Degree Completion Program students must complete at least one-quarter of the degree program at Gardner-Webb.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Criminal Justice program 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 hours)
Required Major Hours (15 hours)
| CJC 410 | Philosophy of Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJC 420/HSE 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 |
Electives (15 hours)
Choose five of the following.
Total Credit Hours: 30