Criminal Justice (Security Studies), BCJ

The Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree program prepares individuals for professional careers in law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, juvenile justice administration, and private sector security.

Degree Requirements

1. Completion of the University’s general degree requirements and the requirements of the Criminal Justice Curriculum.
2. A minimum of 2.0 grade point average in the Criminal Justice core in addition to the minimum 2.0 grade point average required in the University’s general education program.
3. Completion of a minimum of 9 hours in residence in courses above 300 in the subject of concentration. The student transferring from other Colleges must take at least 12 hours in the major subject, with a minimum of 9 of these hours in courses numbered 300 or above.
4. Completion of ENGL 115  with grades of C or better. A maximum of 12 hours of Military Science may be used for degree credit in the Bachelor of Criminal Justice Program.
5. Completion of 36 hours in 300/400 level courses.

The Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree program with a Security Studies concentration prepares individuals for careers in cybercrime, counterterrorism, homeland security, and related areas. Students earning a degree in this concentration must meet all of the Criminal Justice degree requirements.