Criminal Justice, Criminology, B.S.

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The Criminal Justice Program is designed to prepare students for careers in law, law enforcement, corrections, and social science research. Conceived with the idea that criminal justice professionals will benefit from a strong liberal arts education, the program stresses theory and policy analysis combined with professional experience. A Ferrum College criminal justice graduate will have strong oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to think critically and solve problems while recognizing the importance of high ethical standards.

Introduction to Public Service Certificate [18 Credits]

Accounting Course

Choose 1 of the following two:

ACC 110 - Introduction to Accounting 3 Credit(s).
ACC 201 - Principles of Accounting I 3 Credit(s).

Criminal Justice Course

CJU 201 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s).

Political Science Course

Choose 1 of the following three:

PSC 101 - American National Government and Politics 3 Credit(s).
PSC 202 - State and Local Government 3 Credit(s).
PSC 205 - Comparative Government 3 Credit(s).

Criminal Justice Common Required Courses [42 Credits]

Criminal Justice Certificate [15 Credits] is automatically earned by completing these requirements.

Choose 1 of the following two:
CSC 100 - Computer Literacy 3 Credit(s).
BUS 230 - Computer Applications 3 Credit(s).
Choose 1 of the following two:
MTH 107 - Introduction to Finite Mathematics 3 Credit(s).
MTH 111 - Pre-Calculus I 3 Credit(s).
Required Courses:
CJU 205 - Introduction to Criminology 3 Credit(s).
CJU 220 - Criminal Law 3 Credit(s).
CJU 272 - Legal Research and Writing 3 Credit(s).
CJU 300 - Dilemmas and Decision Making in Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s).
CJU 314 - Courts and the Judicial Process 3 Credit(s).
CJU 315 - Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice Professionals 3 Credit(s).
CJU/SOC 320 - Deviance and Social Control 3 Credit(s).
CJU 370 - Research Methods & Statistics in Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s).
CJU 498 - Seminar 3 Credit(s).
MTH 208 - Introductory Statistics 3 Credit(s).
PSY 230 - Social Psychology 3 Credit(s).
SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I 3 Credit(s).

Criminology Emphasis [18 Credits]

This emphasis will allow students to develop a broad background in the field of Criminal Justice. Students will be prepared to work in areas of Criminal Justice such as law enforcement, corrections, juvenile probation, and adult probation, or to enter a graduate program in criminal justice or law.

Required Emphasis Courses

CJU 310 - Victimology 3 Credit(s).
CJU 340 - Interviewing and Crisis Intervention 3 Credit(s).
CJU 499 - Internship 3 Credit(s).
PSY 320 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 348 - Techniques of Counseling 3 Credit(s).
Choose 1 of the following:
CJU 204 - Fundamentals of Corrections 3 Credit(s).
CJU 311 - Restorative Justice 3 Credit(s).
CJU 350 - Crime and Delinquency Prevention 3 Credit(s).
CJU 361 - Criminal Justice Administration and Leadership 3 Credit(s).
CJU 406 - Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections 3 Credit(s).
ENG 208 - True Crime in Popular Culture 3 Credit(s).

Criminal Justice, Criminology, B.S.

Introduction to Public Service Certificate [18 Credits]

Accounting Course

Criminal Justice Course

Political Science Course

Psychology Course

Social Work Course

Sociology Course

Criminal Justice Common Required Courses [42 Credits]

Criminology Emphasis [18 Credits]

Required Emphasis Courses

Total Credit Hours Required in Certificates: 18

Total Credit Hours Required in Major: 60

Total Credit Hours Required in Degree: 120