Bachelor of Science Degree (BS)
Justice Studies – Criminal Justice

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SAMPLE COURSE SEQUENCE

FIRST SEMESTER

CREDITS

JUS1100
Introduction to Justice Studies
3
CIS1115
Computer Applications
3
SOC1123
First Year Experience
3
ENG1105
Writing and Research
3
SOC2231
Human Relations
3

SECOND SEMESTER

CREDITS

JUS1110
Communication Skills for Criminal Justice Professionals
3
SOC2210
Introduction to Sociology
3
ENG2205
Writing through Literature
3
Liberal Arts Elective
3
Justice Studies Elective
3

THIRD SEMESTER

CREDITS

SOC2218
Police and Society
3
SOC2220
Criminology
3
MAT2215
Statistics I
3
HUM2225
Introduction to Ethics
3
JUS2000
Career Development
3

FOURTH SEMESTER

CREDITS

JUS2205
Criminal Law
3
SCI2230
Forensic Science
3
JUS2201
Criminal Procedure
3
Justice Studies Elective
3
Free Elective
3

FIFTH SEMESTER

CREDITS

ENG3316
The Confident Writer
3
Justice Studies Electives
6
Liberal Arts Elective
3
Humanities Elective
3

SIXTH SEMESTER

CREDITS

JUS3307
Corrections, Probation, and Parole
3
Justice Studies Elective
3
Liberal Arts Elective
3
English Elective
3
Mathematics/Science Elective
3

SEVENTH SEMESTER

CREDITS

JUS4406
Research Methods in Criminal Justice
3
Justice Studies Elective
3
Liberal Arts Electives
6
Free Elective
3

EIGHTH SEMESTER

CREDITS

JUS4483
Internship
3
Liberal Arts Electives
9
Free Elective
3

JUSTICE STUDIES ELECTIVES

CREDITS

HUM3335
Social Justice Issues
3
HUM3360
Law and the Humanities
3
ITM2200
Introduction to Networking
3
ITM3300
Fundamentals of Network Security
3
JUS2210
Community Relations and the Police
3
JUS2220
Justice and the Media
3
JUS2225
Criminal Investigations
3
JUS2235
Juvenile Justice
3
JUS2260
Contemporary Issues in Justice Studies
3
JUS2270
Special Topics in Justice Studies
3
JUS2293
Internship
3
JUS3301
Police Administration and Management
3
JUS3302
Homeland Security
3
JUS3314
Introduction to Intelligence
3
JUS3315
Terrorism
3
JUS3330
Crime Scene Investigation
3
JUS4401
Corporate Security Management
3
JUS4402
Private Security Management
3
JUS4403
Cyber Crime
3
JUS4404
White Collar Crime
3
JUS4405
Transportation Security
3
JUS4407
Global Security
3
JUS4470
Special Topics in Justice Studies
3
LAW2235
Immigration Law
3
LAW3320
Constitutional Law
3
NTS1102
Introduction to National Security
3
NTS2215
Introduction to Emergency Management
3
NTS2216
U.S. Policy and National Security
3
NTS2217
Ethics and Homeland Security
3
NTS3308
Systems Security and Auditing
3
NTS4402
Digital Forensics
3
SCI3301
The Science of Addiction and Obsession
3
SOC2230
Victomology
3
SOC3318
Drugs and Drug Policy
3
SOC3320
Gender, Race, and Class
3
SOC3332
Understanding Social Behavior
3
SOC3360
Law and Society
3
SOC4410
Lifespan Human Development
3
SOC4415
Global Conflict
3

120 SEMESTER CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

NOTE: Nine credits of Justice Studies Electives must be at the 3000/4000 level. 15 credits of Liberal Arts Electives must be at the 3000/4000 level. Eligibility for some internships required to obtain a Berkeley College degree and employment opportunities in fields related to this program may require candidates to meet specific health requirements or pass criminal background checks prescribed by law. Applicants for whom such requirements may be matters of concern are strongly advised to contact an Admissions Associate prior to enrolling in this program. Note that law enforcement jobs typically require the candidate to be physically and mentally fit and have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, no felony criminal record, no domestic violence charges (felony or misdemeanor), no loan/credit card defaults, and the ability to be licensed (via your agency or department) to carry a firearm. A selection process involving qualifying examination and/or supplementary training may also be required. Job requirements for non-sworn personnel in criminal justice and related agencies vary.

 

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