This degree program is designed to provide students with the tools necessary to gain employment in related criminal justice fields such as probation, parole, policing, asset protection and other non-practitioner roles such as research and rehabilitation counseling.
Course Rotations
| FRESHMAN - First semester | OFFERED | FRESHMAN - Second semester | OFFERED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 1100 | Fall / Spring | ENG 1320 | Fall / Spring | |
| CJ 1310* | Fall / Spring | SOCI 1310 | Fall / Spring | |
| COMM 1310 | Fall / Spring | MATH 1315 or 1316* | Fall / Spring | |
| ENG 1310 | Fall / Spring | POSI 2320 | Fall / Spring | |
| POSI 2310 | Fall / Spring | CJ Elective | Fall / Spring | |
| PSY 1300* | Fall / Spring |
| SOPHOMORE - First semester | OFFERED | SOPHOMORE - Second semester | OFFERED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ 2310* | Spring / Online | CJ 2350* | Fall / Online | |
| CJ 2360* | Fall / Spring | CJ 2355* | Fall / Online | |
| BIO 1330 | Fall / Spring | GEO 1305 | Fall / Spring | |
| PHIL 1320 | Fall / Spring | HIST 1310 | Fall / Spring | |
| MU 2313 | Fall / Spring | PSY 2301 or CJ 3347* | Online |
| JUNIOR - First semester | OFFERED | JUNIOR - Second semester | OFFERED | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIST 1320 | Fall / Spring | CJ Advanced Elective | Fall / Spring | |||
| CJ 3346* | Fall / Spring | CJ Advanced Elective | Fall / Spring | |||
| CJ Advanced Elective | Fall / Spring | CJ Elective | Fall / Spring | |||
| CJ Advanced Elective | Fall / Spring | ENG 2310 or 2320 | Fall / Spring | |||
| Open Elective | Fall / Spring | Open Elective | Fall / Spring |
| SENIOR - First semester | OFFERED | SENIOR - Second semester | OFFERED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ 4340 | Fall / Spring | CJ 4310 | Spring | |
| CJ Advanced Elective | Fall / Spring | Open Elective | Fall / Spring | |
| Open Elective | Fall / Spring | Open Elective | Fall / Spring | |
| Open Elective | Fall / Spring | CJ Elective | Fall / Spring | |
| CJ Elective | Fall / Spring |
*Bold = Priority Courses
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Minor in Cyber Crime
Take a range of classes that prepare you to confront one of the fastest-growing threats in today’s digital world. Designed for students interested in technology, criminal justice, and digital investigations, available coursework explores topics including investigations, terrorism, intelligence analysis, and the legal and ethical challenges of technology-driven crime.
Students gain insight into how law enforcement and organizations detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats — from data breaches and identity theft to cyberterrorism and online fraud.
What jobs can you pursue with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice?
- Probation Officer
- Police Officer
- Cybercrime Investigator
- Correctional Officer
- Intelligence Analyst
- Digital Forensics Analyst
- Detective
- Victim Advocate
- Cyber Intelligence Analyst
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