Criminal Justice Studies (CJ St)

(Interdepartmental Undergraduate Program)
Matthew J. DeLisi, Program Coordinator

The criminal justice studies minor, a cross-disciplinary course of study in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, offers an opportunity for students to learn about the components of the criminal and juvenile justice systems, to become acquainted with the issues and problems affecting these systems, to apply theoretical concepts to real world problems, and to plan a career in criminal or juvenile justice.

Students who declare a minor in criminal justice studies are required to complete an orientation course, a professional seminar, a core curriculum, and a practicum. Students should contact the program coordinator for information and program planning.

Courses open for nonmajor graduate credit: 332.

Primary Courses

CJ St 201. Orientation to the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems
Cr. R. F. Prereq: Freshman or sophomore classification. Various components of the criminal and juvenile systems. Opportunities, challenges, and preparation of a criminal justice professional. Guest speakers and field trips. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

CJ St 241. Youth and Crime (Same as Soc 241.)
See Sociology.

CJ St 320. American Judicial Process (Same as Pol S 320.)
See Political Science.

CJ St 332. Philosophy of Law (Same as Phil 332.)
See Philosophy. Nonmajor graduate credit.

CJ St 340. Deviant and Criminal Behavior (Same as Soc 340.)
See Sociology.

CJ St 341. Criminology (Same as Soc 341.)
See Sociology.

CJ St 401. Professional Seminar in Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Cr. R. S. Prereq: Senior classification. Critical analysis of professional, ethical, and public issues affecting criminal and juvenile justice systems. Survey of current professional opportunities and preparation for the job search process. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.