BA in Liberal Studies: Criminal Justice Concentration

Concentration Overview

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The concentration in Criminal Justice offered under the BA degree in Liberal Studies is an 18-credit program that focuses on the interdisciplinary study of crime and the functioning of the criminal justice system, and develop critical analytical skills, and knowledge of the research findings and methods used in the field. Students who complete this concentration may also earn an Undergraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice.

Degree Requirements

• A minimum of 18 credits must be upper level 300 level or above and no more than 6 credits in the area of study at the 100 level.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Requirements (60 Credits)

II. Area of Study (33 Credits)

A. Concentration (18 credits)

AOJ-102	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
AOJ-280	Forensic Science	3
SOC-291	Criminology	3
AOJ-381	Victimology and Criminal Behavior	3
AOJ-310	Criminal Law	3

Select one of the following courses

AOJ-303	White-Collar Crime	3
AOJ-363	American Juvenile Justice System	3
AOJ-484	Public Policy, Crime, and Criminal Justice	3

B. Complete 12 Credits of Liberal Studies Courses

For additional TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.

C. Capstone

LIB-495

Liberal Arts Capstone

3

III. Electives (27 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

Total Credit Hours: 120

Learning Outcomes

• Verbally communicate in a clear professional manner and produce reports and policy papers that are organized, focused and make sound critical arguments
• Display logical and critical evaluation and analysis of social and criminal justice research literature as well as prevailing criminal justice theories and policies
• Demonstrate knowledge of the basic criminal justice process, its structure and the context of the interrelationships between each component of the criminal justice system
• Demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of policing in the United States including the concepts of due process, equal protection and the rules of criminal procedure