Bachelor of Arts – Comprehensive Major in Justice Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies

A student must complete the following CORE and ONE OPTION, in Addition to the Essential Studies requirements (120 credits)

Essential Studies
CORE REQUIREMENTS
JS 237INTRODUCTION TO LAW3
JS 239CRIMINOLOGY3
JS 434SENIOR SEMINAR 3
JS 436COMPARATIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE3
Select one of the following options:45
Total Credits57

Criminal Justice Option 

Core Requirements12
CJ 101INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE3
CJ 232INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT3
CJ 236INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS3
CJ 336RACE, CRIME AND JUSTICE3
CJ 441ETHICAL ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE3
Select two Corrections courses:6
VICTIMOLOGY
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
MENTAL HEALTH AND JUSTICE
INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS
CORRECTIONAL LAW
Select two Forensics courses:6
FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
FORENSIC INVESTIGATION
FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
CRIMINAL PROFILING
Select two Juvenile Justice courses:6
FAMILY LAW
JUVENILE CRIME AND GANGS
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
JUVENILE LAW
Select two Law Enforcement courses:6
LAW ENFORCEMENT ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
POLICE AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND CRIME
SEX CRIMES AND PARAPHILIA
Select two Law courses:6
CRIMINAL LAW
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
CRIMINAL PROCEDURES
RULES OF EVIDENCE
Total Credits57

Legal Studies Option 

Core Requirements12
LS 231INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL STUDIES3
LS 232LITIGATION/CIVIL PROCEDURES3
LS 238LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING I3
LS 333CONSTITUTIONAL LAW3
LS 338LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING II3
LS 436ETHICS/PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY3
ACTG 241ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES I3
Select four Litigation courses:12
LAW OF PERSONAL INJURY
FAMILY LAW
CRIMINAL LAW
CRIMINAL PROCEDURES
JUVENILE LAW
RULES OF EVIDENCE
Select four Transactions courses:12
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
THE LAW OF CONTRACTS
COMMERCIAL LAW
AGRICULTURAL LAW
ESTATE PLANNING
LAW OF REAL ESTATE
Total Credits57