Criminal Justice (BS)
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice at Concordia University, Saint Paul, offers students a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, including courts, corrections, crime, policing, punishment, etc. The career-focused curriculum allows students to explore their specific interests in the field while preparing for a wide range of careers or graduate study in criminal justice. The program is certified by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board to meet academic requirements for those pursuing Minnesota police officer licensure, as well as continuing education credits for current license holders.
General Education Requirements
All degree seeking undergraduate students must complete the general education requirements.
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree consists of a major of typically 30 to 60 credits, general education courses, upper-level requirements, and elective courses totaling a minimum of 120 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJU 242 | Foundations of the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| CJU 256 | Building an Integrated Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| CJU 372 | Cultural Considerations in Criminal Justice Systems | 3 |
| CJU 375 | Ethical Dilemmas and Fundamental Leadership in the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| CJU 378 | Contemporary Issues in the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| CJU 391 | Forensic Exploration in the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| CJU 498 | Internship/Capstone | 3 |
| CJU 448 | Exploring the Criminal Mind and Identifying Suspect Behavior | 3 |
| CJU 457 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CJU 462 | Constitutional and Criminal Law and Justice | 3 |
| CJU 473 | Minnesota State Criminal Law and Traffic Codes | 3 |
| PSY 385 | Research Methods | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |