Introduction

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The minor in Criminal Justice will provide students from any other major with foundational knowledge of criminology and criminal justice. Students majoring in sociology, psychology, political science, and related fields are likely to interact with the criminal justice system in their careers and would benefit from the addition of the Criminal Justice minor to their degree plan.

Program Delivery

• Courses are offered on campus, online, and occasionally in remote and hybrid formats.

Declaring This Minor

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General Requirements

Students must satisfy all requirements as outlined below and by the school offering the minor.

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Program Requirements

1. The minor in Criminal Justice requires 18 credit hours of coursework.

2. A maximum of 9 transfer credits may be applied to the minor.

3. Students must receive a minimum C- grade in each course applied to satisfy the minor requirements.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
CRJU 1000	Criminology and Criminal Justice: An Overview	3
CRJU 2041	Criminological Theory	3
Select two of the following:		6
CRJU 4042	Corrections
CRJU 4043	Law Enforcement
CRJU 4044	Courts and Judicial Process
Elective Courses		6
Select two additional upper-division (3000/4000 level) elective courses in Criminal Justice.
Total Hours		18