This 21-hour interdisciplinary minor explores the intersection of criminal justice systems, legal system, and criminal behavior, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of how legal frameworks, criminal justice practices, and psychological factors shape crime and its consequences. Students will gain insight into the dynamics of legal processes, criminal law, and the behavioral science behind criminal conduct.
Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
CJ 1003 | Introduction to the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
POLS 3213 | State and Local Government and Administration | 3 |
POLS 4114 | Constitutional Law | 4 |
POLS 4513 | International Law | 3 |
POLS 4613 | The Politics of Law | 3 |
Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
PSYC 2813 | Psychology of Personality | 3 |
PSYC 3403 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
CJ 4313 | Criminology | 3 |
Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
CJ 3953 | Gender, Violence and Society | 3 |
CJ 4413 | Aggression and Violence | 3 |
CAST 3013 | Perspectives on Child Maltreatment and Child Advocacy | 3 |
PSYC 3303 | Forensic Psychology | 3 |
PSYC 4303 | Psychology of Crime | 3 |
