Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

BSCJ Program prepares the student to:

• Possess the knowledge and skills to help secure a position in the criminal justice field
• Identify the diverse needs of the criminal justice system and the public it serves
• Apply communication, professional skills and technical knowledge in the criminal justice field

Degree Requirements

Courses: General Education

CJUS261	Ethics in Criminal Justice	4.5
ENGL101	Composition and Critical Thinking	4.5
ENGL103	Composition: Writing and Research	4.5
ENGL201	Principles of Professional Writing	4.5
IT101	Computers and Information Technology Literacy	4.5
GOVT201	American Government and Public Affairs	4.5
LITR201	Literature: A Reflection of Life	4.5
MATH102	Introduction to College Math	4.5
MATH106	Algebra for Business	4.5
PSYC102	Introductory Psychology	4.5
SCI101	Introduction to the Sciences	4.5
SCI103	Lab - Science and Technology	1.5
SCI201	Environmental Science and Sustainability	4.5
SCI203	Lab - Environmental Science and Sustainability	1.5
SOCL102	Introductory Sociology	4.5
UNIV104	Academic and Career Success	4.5
	Total Credit Hours:	66

Courses: Core

CJUS141	Introduction to Criminal Justice	4
CJUS201	Law Enforcement Operations and Report Writing	4
CJUS254	Introduction to Homeland Security	4
CJUS263	American Corrections	4
CJUS280	Victimology	4
CJUS285	Juvenile Delinquency	4
CJUS290	Criminal Law	4
CJUS343	Criminology	4
CJUS375	Criminal Procedure	4
CJUS440	The Laws of Evidence	4
PBAD201	Public Administration	4
PSYC337	Abnormal Psychology in the Workplace	4
SOCL350	Social Psychology	4
UNIV201	Career Planning and Management	4
	Total Credit Hours:	56

Courses: Concentration

CJFI360	Introduction to Criminalistics	4
CJUS275	Security Management	4
CJUS430	Data Analysis in Criminal Justice	4
CJUS434	Terrorism and Organized Crime	4
CJUS448	Criminal Investigation	4
CJUS450	Forensic Criminology	4
CJUS460	Interview and Interrogation	4
CJUS475	Internship	4
	or
CJUS484	Criminal Justice Capstone	4
PSYC436	Introduction to Criminal Profiling	4
SOCL325	Licit and Illicit Drugs	4
ELE	Select 20 credit hours of electives	20
	Total Credit Hours:	60

note that all courses are not offered at all campuses. Consult with your academic advisor.

Courses: Elective Choices

CJFI430	Medico-Legal Death Investigations	4
CJHS311	Study of Alcohol Use and Abuse	5
CJHS315	Child Abuse	4
CJUS350	Community Corrections	4
CJUS352	Community Policing	4
CJUS354	Criminal Courts	4
CJUS356	Loss Prevention	4
CJUS360	Legal Elements of Fraud	4
CJUS380	White Collar and Financial Crimes	4
CJUS385	Fraud Prevention & Deterrence	4
CJUS420	Family and Domestic Violence	4
CJUS422	Probation and Parole	4
CJUS424	Constitutional Law	4
LANG100	Survival Spanish	4

Total Credit Hours: 182

Locations

• Colorado Springs
• Aurora (Denver Area)
• Virtual Campus