BS Criminal Justice Administration - TUG

Degree Plan

Along with the University’s liberal arts interdisciplinary education, the Criminal Justice Administration curriculum develops a deep understanding of social, political, domestic and global criminal justice issues. In addition to a solid foundation of technical and professional skills, courses within the major improve critical-thinking, ethical decision-making and multicultural communication skills. Along with classroom instruction, the major requires field or internship experiences, and study-abroad opportunities are available.

The Criminal Justice Administration major requires 36 hours, with an overall requirement of 120 hours to complete the Bachelor of Science Degree. There is an opportunity for students to complete a minor in other related fields such as psychology, sociology, accounting, or science. Requirements include participation in field experiences or an internship in a criminal justice agency. Learn more.


This degree plan is an example of student progression through the program. Academic departments reserve the right to alter the term in which a course is offered.

 

Freshman Year: Fall Semester (14 hours)

 UNIV 111  2   University Life
 ENGL 101  3   Composition I 
 POLS 202  3  American Government
 CJ Major Course  3  See Degree Requirements
 DIMS 111  0  Dimensions (1 of 4)

 

Freshman Year: Spring Semester (15 hours)

 ENGL 102  3   Composition II
 COMM 230  3  Technology and American Society
 CJ Major Course  3  See Degree Requirements
 CJ Major Course  3  See Degree Requirements
 Elective/Minor Course  3  See Degree Requirements
 DIMS 112  0  Dimensions (2 of 4)

 

Sophomore Year: Fall Semester (15 hours)

 HIST 101  3  Western Civilization I
 RELI 300  3   Old Testament
 CJ Major Course  3  See Degree Requirements
 CJ Major Course  3  See Degree Requirements
 Elective/Minor Course  3  See Degree Requirements
 DIMS 113  0  Dimensions (3 of 4)

 

Sophomore Year: Spring Semester (15 hours)

 Gen Ed Course - Fine Arts  3  See General Education Requirement
 Gen Ed Course - World Languages   3  See General Education Requirement
 RELI 301   3  New Testament
 CJ Major Course  3  See Degree Requirements
 CJ Major Course  3  See Degree Requirements
 DIMS 114  0 Dimensions (4 of 4)

 

Junior Year: Fall Semester (15 hours)

 SSCI 205  3  Global Understanding
 Gen Ed Course   3  See General Education Requirement
 CJ Major Course  3  See Degree Requirements
 CJ Major Course  3   See Degree Requirements
 Elective/Minor Course 3 Elective or Minor Course

 

Junior Year: Spring Semester (15 hours)

 CJ Major Course  3  See Degree Requirements
 CJ Major Course  3  See Degree Requirements
 PHED 100  1  PHED 141-165. See Physical Activity Requirement
 Gen Ed Science  4  See General Education Science Requirement
 Elective/Minor Course  3  Elective or Minor Course
 Field Experience (PRE)  1  See Degree Requirements

 

Senior Year: Fall Semester (15 hours)

 HLED 221 or PSYC 201  3  Dimensions of Personal Health or General Psychology
 BADM 325 or ENGL 270  3  Business Communications or Rhetoric
 CJ Major Course  3  See Degree Requirements
 Elective/Minor Course  3  Elective or Minor Course
 Elective/Minor Course  3  Elective or Minor Course

Senior Year: Spring Semester (16 hours)

 Second Major Field Experience  1-7  See Degree Requirements
 Internship  3  See Degree Requirements
 Elective/Minor Course
 3 Elective or Minor Course
 Elective/Minor Course  3 Elective or Minor Course

 

A Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or Criminal Justice Administration prepares you to work in careers that include:

  • law enforcement
  • crime scene investigation
  • crime analysis
  • fraud investigation
  • private investigation and security
  • probation
  • correctional administration
  • homeland security
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) or Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (ATF)