Co-Major

Criminal Justice

Objective:

The Criminal Justice co-major is designed for students who wish to study multiple disciplines at the undergraduate level because of diverse interests or a desire to pursue careers where criminal justice intersects with other academic and professional domains.

Administrator: Chair, Department of History, Political Science, and Criminal Justice

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Graduates with this major will demonstrate skills consistent with a liberal arts education, including the abilities to read and listen with understanding; learn independently; communicate clearly and effectively in written and oral formats; think critically; work effectively in teams; make thoughtful decisions; and show sensitivity to and skills working with diverse populations.
  2. Graduates with this major will articulate the impact of a Christian, and specifically Wesleyan, understanding of human nature and society, justice, grace, and restoration on thinking and practice in criminal justice occupations.
  3. Graduates with this major will have exposure to a variety of professionals in the field and engage in service learning in at least one work setting.
  4. Graduates with this major will be prepared for entry-level work in a variety of occupations in the field of criminal justice or graduate training in the field.

Requirements: 33 credits

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
27-30

*CRIM4960: Can be waived if internship completed in other major/co-major

 

Choose 1:

POLS1030: The Foundations of Politics: Quest for Peace and Justice (3)

POLS1010: American National Politics: (3)

POLS4410: Constitutional Law (3)

POLS4420: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (3)

 

Choose 1:

PSYC1550: Introduction to Psychology (3)

CLTA3180: Race, Class, and Gender (3)

SOWK3250: Substance Abuse, Prevention, and Intervention (3)

 

Strongly recommend: PHIL2020: Ethics (satisfies NNU Core Philosophy elective)

Total Credits
33