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Bachelor of Science Degree in
Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia 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.
Curriculum
| Graduates will successfully complete 121 semester hours outlined below | |
| Semester Hours | |
| General Studies Requirements | 61 |
| Required General Studies Courses | 37 |
| General Studies Electives | 24 |
| Major Courses | 60 |
| Major Requirements | 36 |
| Professional Electives | 24 |
| Total | 121 |
Curriculum Details
General Studies Requirements - 61 hrs
| Required General Studies | 37 |
| Course Number / Description | Semester Hours |
| Required First Course | 1 |
| OR 1010 - Student Orientation | |
| English Composition | 6 |
| EH 1010 - English Composition I | |
| EH 1020 - English Composition II | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 9 |
| Select a minimum of 3 courses from this area to include: | |
| BBA 3341 - Technical Writing | |
| 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
| Professional Electives (Any course not previously selected can be used to satisfy this requirement) |
24 |
| Total 121 Semester Hours |