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.
| Graduates will successfully complete 121 credit hours outlined below | |
| Credit hours | |
| General Education Requirements | 61 |
| Required General Education Courses | 37 |
| General Education Electives | 24 |
| Major Courses | 60 |
| Major Requirements | 36 |
| Professional Electives | 24 |
| Total | 121 |
| Required General Education | 37 |
| Course Number / Description | Credit 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 Education Electives Courses can be taken from General Education or any 2000-3000 level courses. |
24 |
| Professional Electives (Any course not previously selected can be used to satisfy this requirement) |
24 |
| Total 121 Credit Hours |
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