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Criminal Justice Studies

Bachelor of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest
  • Law, Policy & Social Justice
  • Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
  • Social & Behavioral Sciences
  • Psychology & Human Behavior

Explore the foundations of criminal justice ?thoroughly examining critical topics such as mental health law, youth in the justice system, public policy and national security. Criminal Justice Studies touches on all factors related to crime, the law and the justice system. Coursework introduces students to police, court and corrections operations; crime and public policy; juvenile justice; mental health law; white-collar crime; national security; and intelligence policies. Sponsored by the Rombach Institute on Crime, Delinquency and Corrections, this Bachelor of Science program helps students develop the ability to think critically about criminal justice issues, a necessity in an increasingly complex and politicized society. Other career-ready skills that students develop throughout their course studies include leadership, ethics and management.

Learning Outcomes
  • Criminal Justice Systems; Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of the American criminal justice system from the creation of laws to their application by police, courts and corrections.
  • Politics of Crime; Students will demonstrate basic understanding of the intersection between criminal justice practice and political processes and institutions.
  • Foundations; Students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding foundational concepts, practices, theories, and methodologies used in the study of (their chosen field within) criminal justice.
  • Research; Students will demonstrate research, writing and comprehension skills relevant to the field of criminal justice.
  • Critical Thinking; Student will demonstrate critical thinking about criminal justice issues by assessing competing arguments and developing proficiency in communicating arguments in oral and/or written formats.
Sample Courses
  • PA 241: Criminal Justice Administration
  • PA 332: Survey of Forensic Science
  • PA 419: Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Career Fields
  • Law enforcement,National security,Law,Forensic science,Court administration
Level of Math
Moderate Knowledge
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
2nd Semester Proficiency
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Criminal Justice Studies

First Year

1st Semester
Credits
ENGL 101 First-Year Composition
3.00
Math 107 or Math 112 - Exploring and Understanding Data or College Algebra Concepts and Applications
3.00
1st Semester Second Language
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
ENGL 102 First-Year Composition
3.00
2nd Semester Second Language
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00

Second Year

3rd Semester
Credits
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
SBS 200 - Intro to Statistics for Social Sciences
4.00
PA 241 - Criminal Justice Administration
3.00
Minor Class
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
Tier II General Education
3.00
ECON 200 - Basic Economic Policy
3.00
PA 206 - Public Policy and Administration
3.00
POL 201, 202, 203 or 204: (Pick one)
3.00
Minor Class
3.00

Third Year

5th Semester
Credits
Tier II General Education
3.00
SGPP 300B - Politics, Policy and Governance “The U.S. and the World” (Part B)
3.00
CJS Elective
3.00
Minor Class
3.00
General Elective
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
Diversity Course
3.00
SGPP 300A - Politics, Policy and Governance “The U.S. and the World” (Part A)
3.00
CJS Elective
3.00
Minor Class
3.00
General Elective
3.00

Fourth Year

7th Semester
Credits
PA 331 or PA 330 - Criminal Justice Ethics or Ethics for the Public Administrator
3.00
PA 493 - CJS Internship
3.00
CJS Elective
3.00
Minor Class
3.00
General Elective
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
PA 410 - Intro to Public and Nonprofit Financial Management
3.00
PA 470 - Public Organizational Management
3.00
CJS Elective
3.00
Minor Class
3.00

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