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Psychology, Crime and the Justice System

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.

Required Credit Hours: 21 (22)

Course Number

Course Title

Credit Hours

CJ 1003

Introduction to the Criminal Justice System

3

Required Political Science Courses: Choose Two

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

Human Behavior Courses: Choose Two

Course Number

Course Title

Credit Hours

PSYC 2813

Psychology of Personality

3

PSYC 3403

Abnormal Psychology

3

CJ 4313

Criminology

3

Elective Courses: Choose Two

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

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