Criminal Justice, B.A.

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(120 UNITS)

The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice is a relevant and interdisciplinary degree for students who want to make a positive impact on their communities. Faculty believe that education is transformational, and that the field of criminal justice needs actors who are problem-solvers, communicators and critical thinkers. The program educates students holistically, combining compassion and empathy with cutting-edge knowledge. The curriculum incorporates these skills, challenging and inspiring future leaders and community members through comprehensive and critical perspectives on crime, policy and justice.

All Criminal Justice courses must be completed with a “C-” (1.7) or better, and students must earn a minimum 2.0 GPA in the major to complete their bachelor’s degree.

In addition to the requirements for the major, students must meet all other university requirements for a bachelor’s degree. Please consult the Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree section in this catalog for complete information.

Required (18 units)

Breadth Requirements (6 units)

Select courses consistent with career objective.

Electives (15 units)

Select upper-division CRJU courses consistent with career objective. A minimum 9 units must be 400 level. Required core courses cannot double count as Electives.

Related Fields (12 units)

Select approved courses in related disciplines. Not required if pursing a minor or second major.

The department maintains a current list of all existing pre-approved courses, which students can obtain from an adviser, the department office or their Titan Degree Audit (TDA).

Criminal Justice, B.A.

Required (18 units)

Breadth Requirements (6 units)

Electives (15 units)

Related Fields (12 units)

Upper-Division Writing Requirement (3 units)

Graduation Requirement (3 units)

Total (120 units)