Criminal Justice
Looking for a career in a high demand field with job security? If you have strengths in leadership, perceptiveness, communication, sound judgement, and empathy – this is the career path for you.
A degree in Criminal Justice prepares you for careers in:
- Criminal Justice Administration
- Criminal Investigation
- Law Enforcement
- Corrections
Criminal Justice is also a great pathway to law school.
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| Criminal Justice (B.S.) | ||
| Item # | Title | Credits |
| CRIJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRIJ 116 | Juvenile Deliquency | 3 |
| CRIJ 120 | Crime in America | 3 |
| CRIJ 130 | Fundamentals of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRIJ 220 | Community Policing | 3 |
| CRIJ 231 | Community Corrections | 3 |
| CRIJ 310 | Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CRIJ 311 | Criminal Investigations | 3 |
| CRIJ 325 | Criminology | 3 |
| CRIJ 430 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRIJ 434 | Criminal Justice Administration and Management | 3 |
| HIST 338 | History of Terrorism in the United States | 3 |
| HIST 425 | Executive Leadership | 3 |
| POLS 110 | Court Systems and Practices | 3 |
| POLS 211 | National and Texas Constitutions | 3 |
| POLS 364 | American Constitutional Development | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 48 | |
| Required Cognates | ||
| Item # | Title | Credits |
| PSYC 212 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 111 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 6 | |