Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Students in Criminal Justice study both domestic and international structures, functions, behaviors, and public policies related to the apprehension, prosecution, sentencing, and incarceration of offenders. Graduates are prepared for a wide range of careers in the criminal justice arena at the local, county, state, and federal levels, as well as numerous opportunities in the private sector. Many graduates go on to law school or graduate school. Graduates can also be found working in the social welfare field, business, and in regulatory agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, among other areas.
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice requires 122 credit hours. The program includes four main areas: general education, electives, public affairs and policy, and criminal justice. The requirements for the General Education portion of the degree can be found here. For a more detailed description of the IU South Bend general education curriculum, including lists of approved courses, please see the General Education website.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (21-30 CR.)
ECON-E 104 Introduction to Macroeconomics.
ENG-W 231 Professional Writing Skills.
CJUS-K 300 Techniques of Data Analysis.
Three Sociology or Psychology courses, with at least one 300-level class or above.
World Languages (3-12 cr). Students must be able to demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency in a second language. This requirement can be met by successfully completing the final course in a four-semester language sequence, by successfuly completing a 300- or 400-level language course, or through formal training at the secondary or university level in a language other than English.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR (33 CR.)
CJUS-P100 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJUS-P200 Theories of Crime and Justice
CJUS-P290 The Nature of Inquiry
CJUS-P370 Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice System
CJUS-P301 Police in Contemporary Society
CJUS-P302 Courts and Criminal Justice
CJUS-P303 Corrections and Criminal Justice
CJUS-P410 Analysis of Crime and Public Policy
Three additional Criminal Justice Courses
EXPERIENTIAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that students engage in a practical experience related to public affairs, e.g., internship, work experience, or some other activity approved by an academic advisor.
ELECTIVES (19 CR.) Sufficient number to total a minimum of 122 credit hours.
A recommended elective class:
CJUS-P379 Internationl Topics: Terrorism and Political Violence
GRADUATION
A minimum grade of C- is required for all courses that count toward the major. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in their CJUS major. At least 30 hours of courseworks must be completed at or above the 300 level.
