Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies, BA

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Please note that transferable units from other institutions may be applied to the category “Criminal Justice and/or Social Science electives.” Coursework taken at this university to complete the major requirements must be selected in consultation with your department advisor.

Upper Division GE in Social Sciences may count toward the 12 units of “Criminal Justice and/or Social Science electives.”

Students must consult with a faculty advisor before beginning core courses. CCJS students (majors and minors) must receive a C- or better in the core and elective courses.

Program Learning Objectives

The key CCJS program learning objectives are to help students develop these skills:

critical thinking and analysis skills
communication skills
an ability to relate theory to practice
an understanding of the importance of research methods
an appreciation of the ethical dimension of criminal justice

Degree Requirements

See the “Degree Requirements ” in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements.

General Education Requirements (48 units)

See the “General Education ” requirements in the University Catalog for information on General Education requirements. Some major requirements may double count for GE requirements.

Major Core Requirements

* The internship requirement may, at the department’s discretion, be waived for students currently or previously employed in criminal justice or a related area. It must be substituted with another 4-unit CCJS course.

CCJS 201 - Criminal Justice and Public Policy Unit(s): 3
CCJS 370 - Seminar in Research Methods Unit(s): 4
CCJS 330 - Law and Society Unit(s): 4 OR
CCJS 404 - Introduction to Constitutional Law Unit(s): 4
CCJS 405 - Rights of the Accused Unit(s): 4 OR
CCJS 489 - Civil Liberties and the Constitution Unit(s): 4
CCJS 407 - Police, Courts, and Community Relations Unit(s): 4 OR
CCJS 430 - Gender and Crime Unit(s): 4 OR
CCJS 470 - Media, Crime, and Criminal Justice Unit(s): 4 OR
CCJS 480 - White Collar Crime Unit(s): 4
CCJS 420 - Seminar in Criminology Unit(s): 4
CCJS 450 - Punishments and Corrections Unit(s): 4
CCJS 490 - Senior Seminar in Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies Unit(s): 4
CCJS 497 - Juvenile Justice Unit(s): 4
CCJS 499 - Internship Unit(s): 4

Units

GE units: 48
Major core requirements: 40
CCJS electives: 8
Criminal Justice and/or Social Science electives: 12
(chosen under advisement)
University Electives: 12

Total units required for graduation: 120

Program Roadmaps

Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies, BA, Sample Four-Year Plan

Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies, BA, Sample Two-Year Plan