Oct 09, 2024  
2024-2025, 2nd ed. General Catalog 
    
2024-2025, 2nd ed. General Catalog

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:

  1. critical thinking and analysis skills
  2. communication skills
  3. an ability to relate theory to practice
  4. an understanding of the importance of research methods
  5. 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.

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

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