Bachelor of
Science in Criminal Justice
This accredited Bachelor program provides the opportunity for Distance Learning students to upgrade their present status in
criminal justice. Career advancement is almost certain upon completion of this degree.
Your degree also opens the door to
graduate studies.
The
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare students
for a variety of positions in law enforcement
work and to enable
experienced personnel to expand their
knowledge and skills.
Degree Requirements
120 Semester Hours
A maximum of 90 semester hours may be accepted toward fulfilling the degree requirement.
The student must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours, 10 courses, with Southwest University.
General Education Courses
Students must have satisfied or they must complete the following General Education courses:
Students must have satisfied or they must complete the following core courses:
| CJ-110 |
|
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
| CJ-176 |
|
Introduction to Police Operations |
| CJ-180 |
|
Survey of Corrections |
| CJ-185 |
|
Introduction to Juvenile Justice |
| CJ-201 |
|
Introduction to Criminal Procedures |
| CJ-250 |
|
Introduction to Criminal Law |
| CJ-311 |
|
The Criminal Court System |
| CJ-329 |
|
Constitutional Law |
|
Elective Courses
| CIS-205 |
|
Basic Communication Technologies |
| CJ-209 |
|
Survey of the American Legal System |
| CJ-212 |
|
Victimology |
| BUS-214 |
|
Public Speaking |
| HRM-215 |
|
Introduction to Human Resource Management |
| CJ-220 |
|
Basic Criminal Investigation |
| HR-225 |
|
Principles of Human Relations |
| CJ-230 |
|
Introduction to Forensic Science |
| CJ-234 |
|
Introduction to Criminology |
| CJ-237 |
|
Leadership and Motivation |
| SOC-241 |
|
Race and Ethnic Relations |
| MGT-243 |
|
Administrative Office Management |
| CJ-258 |
|
Domestic Violence |
| CJ-259 |
|
Introduction to Drugs and Crime |
| CJ-264 |
|
Security Management |
| CJ-270 |
|
Community Policing Strategies |
| CJ-280 |
|
Special Topics in Criminal Justice |
| CJ-302 |
|
Introduction: Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice |
| CJ-304 |
|
Juvenile Delinquency |
| CJ-310 |
|
Administration of Justice |
| CJ-335 |
|
Criminology |
| CJ-340 |
|
Introduction to Corrections |
| CJ-355 |
|
Community Policing and Problem Solving |
| CJ-360 |
|
Introduction to Police Administration |
| CJ-370 |
|
Criminal Investigation |
| CJ-380 |
|
Special Topics in Criminal Justice |
| CJ-425 |
|
Corrections in America |
| CJ-435 |
|
Policing in America |
| CJ-440 |
|
Criminal Procedure |
| CJ-445 |
|
Criminal Evidence |
| CJ-450 |
|
Criminal Law |
| CJ-459 |
|
Drugs Crime Society
|
| CJ-460 |
|
Critical Issues in Criminal Justice
|
| CJ-469 |
|
Supervision of Police Personnel
|
| CJ-472 |
|
Proactive Management
|
| CJ-475 |
|
The Police Manager
|
| CJ-480 |
|
Special Topics in Criminal Justice
|
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