Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Crime Analysis Concentration

Required Courses Students earning the B.S. degree in criminal justice are required to complete at least 122 credits, including the University Core Curriculum and the common courses for criminal justice majors listed below: CJST 1100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice CJST 1102 - Criminal Law CJST 2201 - Principles Criminal Investigation CJST 2205 - Forensic Psychology CJST 2217 - Criminal Procedure I CJST 2250 - Scientific Methods in CJ CJST 2251 - Quantitative Applications in CJ CJST 3311 - Criminology CJST 4400 - Criminal Justice Problems Seminar CJST 4500 - Criminal Justice Pre-Internship CJST 4501 - Criminal Justice Internship Concentration in Crime Analysis This concentration focuses on the application of advanced computer and geographical information systems (GIS) in the collection and analysis of crime data. Data from local, state, and federal agencies are considered. Students are encouraged to join the International Association of Crime Analysis. Graduates will enter the field of Crime Analysis as civilians or sworn officers, depending on their career goal. This program also appeals to international students interested in applying such technology to their country’s police system. Students are required to complete a research project as well as present their findings at a departmental crime research forum. Students earning a B.S. degree in criminal justice with a concentration in crime analysis must complete the University Core Curriculum, the common courses for criminal justice majors listed above, and the following: CJST 3312 - Police and Crime Control or CJST 3333 - Police Civil Liability CJST 4402 - Police in Society CJST 4555 - Crime Prevention Environmental Dsgn CJST 4556 - Problem Oriented Policing CJST 4557 - Crime Mapping and Analysis ENGL 2230 - Public Speaking & Group Discussion ENVS 4540 - Intro to Geographical Info Systems Plus two restricted electives and eight electives