Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - International Justice and Security 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 International Justice and Security The concentration in international justice and security is designed to attract a new type of student, namely one with interests in serving in federal security agencies including the State Department. The program has several distinct features: a minimum of two semesters in a foreign language of choice, and specialized criminal justice, fire science and open electives. Finally, students are required to complete a study-abroad experience in their language country, taking electives of their choosing to equal a minimum of nine credits. Such experiences in total provide a superior undergraduate education to those anticipating a federal career track or as preparation for a strong graduate program. In support of the concentration, the Criminal Justice faculty has established a Federal Agent Advisory Board, composed of active and retired federal agents who provide counsel on curriculum and student career mentoring. Students earning the B.S. degree in criminal justice with a concentration in international justice and security must complete the University Core Curriculum (40 credits), the common courses for criminal justice majors listed above (34 credits), and the following specified concentration courses (18 credits), a study-abroad experience of at least nine credits, and 21 elective credits. University Core Curriculum Specific courses or advisor approval are required for 8 of the 12 University Core Curriculum categories for the Concentration in International Justice and Security as indicated below: CC 1.1 ENGL 1105 - Composition ENGL 1110 - Composition and Literature CC 1.2 Foreign Language (3) CC 2.2 Any science with lab approved for the University Core (4) Any qualifying Math above MATH 1109 (3) CC 2.3 CJST 2250 - Scientific Methods in CJ CC 3 CSCI 1107 - Computers and their Applications CC 4.1 HIST 1101 - Foundations of the Western World or HIST 1102 - The Western World in Modern Times CC 4.2 Any citizenship course approved for the University Core (3) CC 5.1 PSYC 1111 - Introduction to Psychology CC 5.2 Foreign Language (3) CC 5.3 SOCI 1113 - Sociology CC 6 Any aesthetic responsiveness course approved for the University Core (3) Common Courses for Criminal Justice Majors See above Concentration in International Justice and Security CJST 4520 - Computer Crime: Legal Issues CJST 4524 - Network Security & Data Protection CJST 4535 - Global Perspectives on Crime and Justice CJST 4578 - Homeland Security & Terrorism PSCI 2222 - United States Foreign Policy One restricted elective approved by advisor. Credits / Units: 18 Study Abroad Elective credits earned as part of a study-abroad experience (9) Electives Elective credits (24)