Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminology & Criminal Justice Requirements
The Bachelor of Science degree requires the completion of a general education core as well as a major field of concentration. The B.S. degree requires the completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours of credit. A cumulative grade point average of 2.1 (C) or better must be earned for all courses completed at Chaminade. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) or better is also required in the major. One year of residence, normally the senior year (30 semester hours), is required. At least half of the upper division credits required for the major must be completed at Chaminade.
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
The following Criminology and Criminal Justice courses must be completed for a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice:
PRE-MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
COURSE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
CJ 151 | Criminal Justice Systems | 3 |
CJ 201 | Foundations in Criminology | 3 |
CJ 220 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
CJ 223 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
CJ 270 | Supervision and Management | 3 |
CJ 291 | Juvenile Justice System | 3 |
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
COURSE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
CJ 315 | Behavioral Science Statistics | 3 |
CJ 321 | Research Methods | 3 |
CJ 375 | Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice | 3 |
CJ 423 | Criminal Law | 3 |
CJ 424 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
CJ 432 | Law Enforcement | 3 |
CJ 451 | Corrections: Prisons and Community Alternatives | 3 |
CJ 490 | Seminar in Criminal Justice Agencies | 3 |
CJ 491 | Juvenile Deviancy and Juvenile Justice | 3 |
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING | ||
PSY 321 | Psychology of Personality | 3 |
PSY 424 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
SO 401 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
SO 407 | Society and Mental Disorders | 3 |
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES DIVISION REQUIREMENT | ||
CJ 327 | Career Development in the Behavioral Sciences | 3 |