BA, Criminal Justice, Corrections
What is the nature and extent of crime? How will law enforcement deal with the new typologies of crime that appear? What are the consequences for record numbers of inmates in a corrections system bulging at the seams? Has Homeland Security effectively created a safer environment in a post 9/11 world?
The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice program examines these and other questions about the scientific study of criminal behaviors in their complex sociological settings. You’ll study the components of the American criminal justice systems, including the Constitution; police; corrections and the courts; crime categories; statistical patterns and trends; the pragmatic analysis of various institutions; and critical issues within our social, legal and penal systems.
Who is this program for?
This program is perfect for students looking to start a career in the criminal justice field or for seasoned professionals looking to advance their careers.
What can you do with a degree in criminal justice?
Students with degrees in criminal justice go on to work in law enforcement, the court system, corrections, teaching and security. Students also become social scientists, forensic experts, city planners, and leaders in policy analysis and public administration.
Admission Requirements
- A minimum of 120 credits.
- 36 credits earned in upper-division coursework.
- Minimum of 32 credits completed in residence at Brandman; 18 of which must be upper-division credits, 12 of which must be completed in students major.
- A 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at Brandman and transfer work.
- A 2.0 grade point average in all major and minor coursework. Programs may have additional grade requirements.
- Resolution of all “I” grades.
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- A minimum of 120 credits.
- 36 credits earned in upper-division coursework.
- Minimum of 32 credits completed in residence at Brandman; 18 of which must be upper-division credits, 12 of which must be completed in students major.
- A 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at Brandman and transfer work.
- A 2.0 grade point average in all major and minor coursework. Programs may have additional grade requirements.
- Resolution of all “I” grades.
- - See more at: http://www.brandman.edu/make-sure-you-meet-our-admission- requirements#sthash.8FmH7eZ6.dpuf
- A minimum of 120 credits.
- 36 credits earned in upper-division coursework.
- Minimum of 32 credits completed in residence at Brandman; 18 of which must be upper-division credits, 12 of which must be completed in students major.
- A 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at Brandman and transfer work.
- A 2.0 grade point average in all major and minor coursework. Programs may have additional grade requirements.
- Resolution of all “I” grades.
- - See more at: http://www.brandman.edu/make-sure-you-meet-our-admission- requirements#sthash.8FmH7eZ6.dpuf
- A minimum of 120 credits.
- 36 credits earned in upper- division coursework.
- Minimum of 32 credits completed in residence at Brandman; 18 of which must be upper-division credits, 12 of which must be completed in students major.
- A 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at Brandman and transfer work.
- A 2.0 grade point average in all major and minor coursework. Programs may have additional grade requirements.
- Resolution of all “I” grades.
Graduation Requirements–Bachelor Degrees
- A minimum of 120 credits.
- 36 credits earned in upper- division coursework.
- Minimum of 32 credits completed in residence at Brandman; 18 of which must be upper-division credits, 12 of which must be completed in students major.
- A 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at Brandman and transfer work.
- A 2.0 grade point average in all major and minor coursework. Programs may have additional grade requirements.
- Resolution of all “I” grades.
- LBSU 300 Liberal Arts Core Foundations- (Cannot be used as an elective in a major, minor, or certificate program)
- LBSU 302 Information Fluency and Academic Integrity (Cannot be used as an elective in a major, minor, or certificate program)
All courses taken in the major program must be passed with a grade equivalent of “C” or higher. Courses may be used to fulfill both major and general education requirements.
Core Requirements:
| CJCU 250 | Introduction to the Administration of Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJCU 465 | Management in Criminal Justice Organizations | 3 |
| CJCU 380 | Correctional Systems | 3 |
| CJCU 403 | Police and Society | 3 |
| POSU 344 | Constitutional Rights | 3 |
| POSU 240 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| SOCU 301 | Social Research Design | 3 |
| SOCU 420 | Sociology of Deviant Behavior | 3 |
| SOCU 450 | Social and Political Theory | 3 |
| SSCU 494 | Social Science Capstone Course | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Corrections concentration
| CJCU 430 | Applied Criminology | 3 |
| CJCU 436 | Community Corrections and Alternative Sentences | 3 |
| CCJCU 438 | Mental Health Issues in Society | 3 |
| CJCU 411 | Gangs and Gang Behavior | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Major Electives (3-6 credits. A maximum of one elective course may be lower division.)
The exact number of elective credits depends on the credit requirements (9 or 12) of a student’s selected concentration. Thus, if a student selects a concentration that has a 12 credit requirement, then the student will take one (1) elective course. Students may choose from criminal justice, organizational leadership, political science, psychology, social science, or sociology courses.
| Total Credits | 45 | |
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