Criminal Justice Minor

The criminal justice minor complements a range of careers and academic interests. The curriculum for the minor seeks to promote systematic, critical analysis of issues of crime and justice. It stresses the theoretical and methodological while paying careful attention to social policy and includes the core courses typically required for a major in the field of sociology.Students are provided with a foundation for direct entry into criminal justice-related careers and solid preparation for graduate and professional study. They also gain a sound basis for civic and community involvement with issues related to crime and criminal justice, particularly as they concern African Americans.Our minor in criminal justice promotes systematic, critical analysis of issues of crime and justice, stressing the theoretical and methodological, and paying careful attention to social policy. You develop a foundation for direct entry into criminal justice-related careers and, complementing your major discipline, are provided with solid preparation for graduate and professional study.The criminal justice minor consists of nine hours of required core courses and nine hours of designated electives, for a total of 18 hours. You are encouraged to take a research methods course and to complete an internship with a criminal justice agency.