Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies
Required 120 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 30 of which must be from UND) including:
I. Essential Studies Requirements (see University ES listing).
II. The Following Curriculum (42 credits):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Lower Division Courses | ||
| CJ 201 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 210 | Introduction to Policing | 3 |
| CJ 220 | Introduction to Courts | 3 |
| CJ 270 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| Required Upper Division Courses | ||
| CJ 330 | Criminological Theory | 3 |
| CJ 341 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ 342 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CJ 365 | Law and Society | 3 |
| CJ 401 | Administration of Criminal Justice Systems | 3 |
| SOC 323 | Sociological Research Methods | 3 |
| SOC 326 | Sociological Statistics | 3 |
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Women, Crime, and Criminal Justice | ||
| Cybersecurity Law and Investigations | ||
| What Works in Policing, Sentencing, and Corrections | ||
| Correctional Alternatives | ||
| Police Administration | ||
| Criminal Investigation | ||
| Victimology | ||
| Developmental Perspectives on Adolescent Problem Behavior | ||
| The Police Role in Society | ||
| Forensic Science Seminar | ||
| Analysis of Forensic Evidence | ||
| Delinquency and Juvenile Justice | ||
| Total Credits | 42 | |
A concentration in a single supplementary field other than Criminal Justice Studies is also required of all Criminal Justice majors. This concentration may be met in one of two ways:
- a language proficiency of level IV in a modern world language; or
- 20 credit hours (at least nine of which must be numbered 300 or above) in any single subject matter taught at this University.
For advising and communication from the department, students should declare the Criminal Justice Studies major as early as possible.