Criminal Justice
A major may be selected from either of the three options in Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice, Homeland Security or Paralegal Studies. Two majors in Criminal Justice are not permitted. Refer to minor section for restrictions concerning minors.
| GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: | A. Minimum grade of “C” in all required (core)
courses. B. 2.5 GPA in all Criminal Justice courses. |
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| ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: | English proficiency is a graduation requirement. Components I and II of English proficiency should be met with grades of “C” or better prior to the completion of 60 credit hours. |
| UPPER DIVISION CREDIT: | Total hours must include at least 40 hours of credit in courses numbered 3000 and above. |
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice
| DEPT | NO | COURSE | CREDIT |
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| CR J | 1013 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 hours |
| CR J | 3013 | Criminal Law I | 3 hours |
| CR J | 3023 | Criminal Law II | 3 hours |
| CR J | 3083 | Criminal Procedure | 3 hours |
| CR J | 3223 | Evidence | 3 hours |
| CR J | 3343 | Corrections | 3 hours |
| CR J * | 4113 | American Court System | 3 hours |
| CR J * | 4233 | Senior Research Seminar | 3 hours |
| CR J * | 4253 | Juvenile Justice | 3 hours |
| SOC | 4223 | Criminology | 3 hours |
| Elective courses to be selected from: | 9 hours | ||
| CR J * | 3043 | Police Systems | |
| CR J * | 3053 | Criminal Justice Organizations & Management | |
| CR J * | 3063 | Police Traffic Services | |
| CR J * | 3073 | Criminal Justice Supervision | |
| CR J | 3103 | Introduction to Security | |
| CR J * | 3123 | Forensics I | |
| CR J * | 3133 | Police Operations | |
| CR J * | 3153 | Criminal Justice Community Relations | |
| CR J * | 3213 | Criminal Investigation | |
| CR J * | 3243 | Police Report Writing | |
| CR J | 3313 | Native American Criminal Justice | |
| CR J * | 3543 | Criminal Justice Computer Applications | |
| CR J * | 4041 | Independent Study: Criminal Justice | |
| CR J * | 4090 | Criminal Justice Workshop | |
| CR J * | 4263 | Victimology | |
| CR J * | 4313 | Forensics II | |
| SOC | 3213 | Juvenile Delinquency | |
| SOC * | 3233 | Sociology of Deviant Behavior | |
| SOC * | 3323 | Social Statistics | |
| SOC * | 4313 | Social Research Methods | |
| Total | 39 hours | ||
At least 18 hours of advanced (3000, 4000) courses are required in the Criminal Justice major. EIghteen hours of this major must be earned at NSU. A second major may not be earned in Paralegal Studies.
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES | At least 55 semester credit hours are required in the Liberal Arts and Sciences. This major, together with general education hours, provides for 59 hours. |
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security
| DEPT | NO | COURSE | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR J | 1013 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 hours |
| CR J | 3013 | Criminal Law I | 3 hours |
| CR J | 3223 | Evidence | 3 hours |
| CR J | 3603 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 hours |
| CR J | 3613 | Emergency & Disaster Planning | 3 hours |
| CR J | 3633 | Terrorism | 3 hours |
| CR J | 4113 | Disaster Response Operations and Management | 3 hours |
| CR J | 4663 | American Court System | 3 hours |
| CR J | 4693 | Senior Seminar in Homeland Security | 3 hours |
| Elective courses to be selected from: | 12 hours | ||
| CR J | 3103 | Introduction to Security | |
| CR J * | 3123 | Forensics I | |
| CR J | 3213 | Criminal investigation | |
| CR J | 3663 | Disaster Response and Recovery | |
| CR J | 3673 | Emergency Management Skills | |
| CR J | 4313 | Forensics II | |
| CR J | 4613 | Social Dimensions of Disaster | |
| CR J | 4623 | Community Management of Hazardous Materials | |
| CR J | 4683 | Legal Aspects of Terrorism and Disasters Response | |
| Total | 39 hours | ||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES | At least 55 semester credit hours are required in the Liberal Arts and Sciences. This major, together with general education hours, provides for 44 hours. The student is advised to take a Minor or second major in Liberal Arts and Sciences field in order to satisfy this requirement. |
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies
| DEPT | NO | COURSE | CREDIT |
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| CR J | 1513 | Introduction to Paralegalism | 3 hours |
| CR J | 3013 | Criminal Law I | 3 hours |
| CR J | 3023 | Criminal Law II | 3 hours |
| CR J | 3223 | Evidence | 3 hours |
| CR J * | 3413 | Legal Research and Writing | 3 hours |
| CR J * | 4113 | American Court System | 3 hours |
| CR J * | 4433 | Civil Procedure and Pleadings | 3 hours |
| CR J * | 4513 | Legal Analysis | 3 hours |
| CR J * | 4593 | Paralegal Practice | 3 hours |
| Electives to be selected from: | 12 hours | ||
| BLAW * | 3003 | Business Law I | |
| CR J | 3083 | Criminal Procedure | |
| CR J * | 3553 | Paralegal Computer Applications | |
| CR J * | 4041 | Independent Study (Legal Studies) | |
| CR J * | 4090 | Workshop (Legal Studies) | |
| CR J * | 4443 | Professional Ethics | |
| CR J * | 4453 | Domestic Relations | |
| CR J * | 4463 | Torts and Litigation | |
| CR J * | 4483 | Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Remedies | |
| CR J * | 4493 | Wills, Trusts and Probate | |
| POLS | 4663 | Administrative Law | |
| SPCH | 3803 | Interviewing Techniques and Concepts | |
| Total | 39 hours | ||
A second major or minor is recommended from the following: any program within the Social Sciences, English, Speech, Journalism, Business, Sciences and Math, Safety Management, and Psychology. At least 18 hours of advanced (3000, 4000) courses are required on a Paralegal minor. Eighteen hours of this major must be earned at NSU. A second major may not be earned in Criminal Justice.
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES | At least 55 semester credit hours are required in the Liberal Arts and Sciences. This major, together with general education hours, provides for 44 hours. The student is advised to take a Minor or second major in Liberal Arts and Sciences fields in order to satisfy this requirement. |
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