Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies, B.A.

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 Program ” 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): 4
• CCJS 370 - Seminar in Research Methods Unit(s): 4

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• CCJS 330 - Government and the Rule of Law Unit(s): 4
• CCJS 404 - Introduction to Constitutional Law Unit(s): 4

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• CCJS 405 - Rights of the Accused Unit(s): 4
• CCJS 489 - Civil Liberties and the Constitution Unit(s): 4

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• CCJS 407 - Police, Courts, and Community Relations Unit(s): 4
• CCJS 430 - Women and Crime Unit(s): 4
• CCJS 470 - Media, Crime, and Criminal Justice Unit(s): 4
• CCJS 480 - White Collar Crime Unit(s): 4

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• 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

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