Minors in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) take the foundational courses in criminology and criminal justice. Minors can also specialize further in their elective courses. These may include courses covering topics such as policing democratic societies, corporate security, punishment and mass incarceration, and juvenile justice. A minor in criminology and criminal justice in combination with a student's major can enhance the student's career possibilities and open new avenues for research experiences.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CRIM 1100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 4 |
| CRIM 1110 | Criminal Due Process | 4 |
| CRIM 1120 | Criminology | 4 |
Criminal Justice Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete two of the following: | 8 | |
| Courts: The Third Branch of Government | ||
| Youth Crime and Justice | ||
| Punishment in the Age of Mass Incarceration | ||
| Corporate Security: Securing the Private Sector | ||
| Policing a Democratic Society | ||
| Criminal Violence | ||
| Global Criminology | ||
| Psychology of Crime | ||
| Organized Crime | ||
| Political Crime and Terrorism | ||
| Corporate and White-Collar Crime | ||
| Gender, Crime, and Justice | ||
| Race, Crime, and Justice | ||
| Crime Prevention | ||
| Courts and Sentencing | ||
| Communities and Crime | ||
| Law and Psychology | ||
GPA Requirement
2.000 GPA required in the minor