Criminal Justice

 

The UC Criminal Justice program is designed to provide students with an understanding of criminal offending and the criminal justice process. Our bachelor’s program allows students to explore the criminal law system as it relates to crime prevention, child behavioral problems, adolescent delinquency, and information technology. Our students are encouraged to complete a minor, certificate, or focus area on a subject matter of their choice that will complement their career goals.

 

Compatible UC Majors

Criminal Justice

 

Possible UC Degrees

 

Potential Career Paths

Students with a degree in Criminal Justice usually pursue careers in law enforcement, private investigation, probation supervision, victim advocacy, forensic science, and corporate security. Learn more about what you can do with a degree in Criminal Justice

 

College & Career Track Criminal Justice Coursework

You can find details about the courses below in the UC Course Catalog. For information about when courses are offered, check the UC Course Offerings page.

 

Tier 1 Courses

  UC Course Course # Credits High School
Requirement*
  English Composition ENGL 1001 3 English
Choose 1 Introduction to Statistics STAT 1031 3 Math
Elementary Statistics 1 STAT 1034 3 Math
Pre-Calculus MATH 1026 5 Math
Applied Calculus 1 MATH 1044 3 Math
Calculus 1 MATH 1061 4 Math
  Introduction to Criminal Justice CJ 1001 3 -
  Policing in America CJ 2050 3 -
Choose 1 Introduction to American Politics POL 1010 3 Government/Social Studies
Introduction to Psychology PSYC 1001 3 Government/Social Studies

Total Possible Credits: 15-17

Tier 2 Courses

  UC Course Course # Credits High School
Requirement*
  Introduction to Criminology CJ 1002 3 Elective
  Corrections in America CJ 2030 3 Elective
  BoK: Social Sciences# - 3 Social Studies
  BoK: Natural Sciences# - 3 Science
Choose 1 BoK: Historical Perspectives# - 3 History
BoK: Humanities# - 3 Elective/English
Society, Culture, & Ethics# - 3 Elective

Total Possible Credits: 15

* Credit applicability is at the discretion of your high school and cannot be determined by UC.

# Your UC advisor will help you select courses that satisfy the BoK (Breadth of Knowledge) requirement.

 

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