Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration

Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice AdministrationColumbia Southern University's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration degree program is designed for those seeking to obtain positions within the criminal justice field, and for those officers who are seeking to advance through the ranks. The BS in Criminal Justice explores historical foundations of criminal justice, agencies, processes, and modern-day applications.

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Estimated time of completion of this program is 5 years.

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Curriculum

Graduates will successfully complete 120 credit hours outlined below
Credit Hours
General Studies Requirements 60
Required General Studies Courses 36
General Studies Electives 24
Major Courses 60
Major Requirements 36
Professional Electives 24
Total 120

Curriculum Details

General Studies Requirements - 60 hrs

Required General Studies 36
Course Number / Description Semester Hours
Humanities and Fine Arts 9
Select a minimum of 3 courses from this area to include:  
EH 3341 - Technical Writing  
SLS 1000 - Student Learning Success  
English Composition 6
EH 1010 - English Composition I  
EH 1020 - English Composition II  
Natural Sciences 3
Select a course from this area  
Mathematics 3
Select a course from this area  
History 6
Select 2 courses from this area  
Behavioral and Social Sciences 9
Select a minimum of 3 courses from this area to include:  
BCJ 2201 - Juvenile Delinquency  
BCJ 2501 - Criminology  
General Studies Electives
Courses can be taken from General Studies or any 2000-3000 level courses.		 24

Major Courses - 60 hrs
36 hours must be at the 3000-4000 level

Major Requirements 36
Major Requirements - Group A (Required Courses) 30
BCJ 2001 - Theory and Practices of Law Enforcement (3)  
BCJ 2002 Theory and Practices of Corrections (3)  
BCJ 3601 Criminal Law (3)  
BCJ 4101 - Police and Community Relations (3)  
BCJ 3701 - Criminal Investigation (3)  
BCJ 3801 - Criminal Evidence and Legal Issues (3)  
BCJ 3301 - Judicial Process (3)  
BCJ 3950 - Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice (3)  
BCJ 4301 - Supervision of Criminal Justice Personnel (3)  
BCJ 4701 - Criminal Justice Organization and Administration (3)  
   
Major Requirements - Group B (Select 2 courses below) 6
BCJ 2000 - Introduction to Criminal Justice  
BCJ 4385 - Workplace Security (3)  
BBA 3651 - Leadership  
BCJ 4001 - Procedures in the Justice System (3)  
BCJ 4201 - Race and Ethnic Relations (3)  
BCJ 4601 - Criminal Justice Current Topics (3)  
BCJ 4753 - Terrorism Incident Management & Emergency (3)  
BCJ 3150 - Probation and Parole (3)  
Professional Electives
(Any course not previously selected can be used to satisfy this requirement)		 24
Total 120 Semester Hours

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