Criminal Justice - BS
The Criminal Justice bachelor's degree program prepares students for professional careers in the field of criminal justice. Through this course of study, students are expected to acquire the communication, logic, critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills essential for both the understanding of complex global and domestic criminal justice issues and for effective career performance and progression.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:
- Explain the historical backgrounds, agencies, professions, purposes, functions and administration of the American criminal justice system.
- Analyze, evaluate and apply social science research methods to complex issues within the criminal justice system.
- Apply criminological theories and causes of crime, and appropriate methods of control and prevention of criminal behavior to situational contexts within the American criminal justice system.
- Explain the complex responsibilities, procedures and policies of law enforcement agencies operating in the American criminal justice system.
- Critically evaluate evidence used to support criminal justice issues and generate appropriate recommendations.
- Explain conflicts that arise in diverse communities in relation to criminal justice administration.
The program’s judicious mix of criminal justice and arts and sciences courses is intended to develop and enhance each student’s critical thinking and effective communication skills, as well as their appreciation for diversity, citizenship, leadership and public service. In keeping with the unique curriculum and varied career opportunities available to graduates of the Criminal Justice program, students are encouraged to take advantage of available internship, study abroad and elective course opportunities that target their specific interests and goals.
Graduates of the program are prepared for a wide variety of criminal justice employment at the local, national and federal levels including careers in court administration, private investigation, airport security and social services, or as a federal agent, police officer or border patrol agent, among many others.
Criminal Justice
A four-year program leading to the bachelor of science degree
Credits Major Courses | ||
| CJS1002 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 4.5 |
| CJS1070 | Criminal Courts | 4.5 |
| CJS1090 | Law Enforcement | 4.5 |
| CJS2040 | Corrections | 4.5 |
| CJS2050 | Criminology | 4.5 |
| CJS2150 | Criminal Justice Ethics | 4.5 |
| CJS3075 | Criminal Investigation | 4.5 |
| CJS3450 | Comparative Criminal Justice | 4.5 |
| CJS3850 | Homeland Security | 4.5 |
| CJS4030 | Criminal Justice Research Methods | 4.5 |
| CJS4045 | Criminalistics with Lab | 4.5 |
| CJS4080 | Criminal Justice Senior Seminar | 4.5 |
| LAW3015 | Criminal Procedure | 4.5 |
| LAW3025 | Criminal Law | 4.5 |
| Major Electives | ||
| Choose two of the following: | 9 | |
| College of Arts & Sciences Internship (Students may choose 9 credits of internship to satisfy this requirement) | ||
| Juvenile Justice | ||
| Cyber Crimes | ||
| Advanced Topics in Criminal Justice | ||
| Advanced Topics in Criminalistics with Lab | ||
| Related Professional Studies | ||
| CAR0010 | Career Management | 1 |
| PSCI2001 | International Relations and World Politics | 4.5 |
| PSYC1001 | Introductory Psychology | 4.5 |
| PSYC2002 | Abnormal Psychology | 4.5 |
| REL2001 | Comparative Study of World Religions | 4.5 |
| SOC3060 | Deviant Behavior | 4.5 |
| A&S Core Experience | ||
| Communications Foundation Courses | 13.5 | |
| English Composition | ||
| Advanced Composition and Communication | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| Integrative Learning | 9 | |
Two ILS courses, one at the 2000 level, one at the 4000 level | ||
| Arts and Humanities | 9 | |
| American Government | ||
One course from ART, HUM‡, LIT or PHIL | ||
| Mathematics | 9 | |
| A Survey of College Mathematics (or higher, based on student's placement) | ||
| Statistics | ||
| Science | 4.5 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Social Sciences | 9 | |
| Sociology I | ||
One course from ANTH°°, ECON, LEAD, PSCI or PSYC | ||
| A&S Electives | 9 | |
Two courses with an EASC attribute, at least one at 3000 level or higher. | ||
| Free Electives # | ||
| 22.5 credits selected from 1000-4999 numbered offerings within the university | 22.5 | |
| Total Credits | 181.0 | |
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‡HUM courses are not offered in North Miami or Online.
^BIO courses are not offered in North Miami, Charlotte or Online.
¶CAD courses are not offered Online.
±CHM courses are not offered in North Miami or Online.
°PHY courses are not offered in Charlotte.
°°ANTH courses are not offered in North Miami or Charlotte.
# In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options such as Directed Experiential Education (DEE), Internship, Minor or Study Abroad. For Accelerated Master's program students, up to 3 graduate-level courses may apply. Students are strongly encouraged to contact an advisor before scheduling free elective credits.
NOTE: Students must pass MATH0010 Basic Mathematics or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in required math course(s).
Students who graduate with a bachelor's degree must leave Johnson & Wales University with effective writing skills. These writing skills will be assessed at the completion of ENG1021 Advanced Composition and Communication .
In collaboration with academic colleges across all JWU campuses, JWU Study Abroad programs offer a variety of options for major, minor, Arts & Science, and elective credit at many price points for students during the academic year and summer. Financial aid is applicable and scholarships are available. Visit the study abroad website for information, program descriptions and online applications.