Public Safety and Justice Major
Justice Studies, B.A.
This major helps the student understand the need for public safety and how to prepare for, prevent, and protect against disasters, crimes, civil liberty violations, and national security concerns. This major also instructs students how forensic investigation is conducted to insure the safety of the public. Courses offered are traditional criminal justice courses along with modern areas of protection including emergency management, homeland security, cyber security investigations and criminalistics. Public Safety has changed significantly in the 21st Century. An understanding of the court system, laws, and procedures allows students to leave prepared to work in the court system, the criminal investigation field including criminal investigations and other areas of the justice system. The forensics aspect of the Safety Studies concentration introduces students to the discipline of criminal investigation, following evidence to obtain just results in the court system, in public safety organizations, and in the security and forensic operations of major corporations.
Degree requirements for the Public Safety and Justice major are as follows:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Core | ||
| Behavioral/Social Science Electives | 6 | |
| BUS 204 | Financial Wellness | 1 |
| ENG 114 | Critical Reading and Response | 3 |
| ENG 124 | Research and Writing in the Disciplines | 3 |
| or ENG 134 | Literary Genres | |
| Humanities Electives | 9 | |
| Mathematics Elective | 3 | |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology I | 3 |
| Science Electives (lab required) | 7 | |
| WEL 100 | Empowered as Learners and Leaders | 3 |
| or WEL 220 | Empowered as Learners and Leaders | |
| WEL 350 | Strategies for Career and Personal Growth | 2 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| CRJ 120 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 202 | Victimology and Criminology | 3 |
| CRJ 204 | Principles of Policing | 3 |
| CRJ 222 | Criminal Investigations and the Elements of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRJ 275 | Criminal Procedure for the Criminal Justice Professional | 3 |
| CRJ 300 | Corrections | 3 |
| CRJ 310 | Communicating in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 312 | Criminal Evidence | 3 |
| CRJ 320 | Probation and Parole | 3 |
| CRJ 342 | The Juvenile Justice System | 3 |
| CRJ 402 | Ethics and the Criminal Justice Professional | 3 |
| Experiential Elective 1 | 3 | |
| JUS 103 | Perspectives on Justice | 3 |
| JUS 310 | Justice and Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| JUS 415 | Justice Advocacy and Leadership | 3 |
| JUS 440 | Justice Studies Capstone | 3 |
| LAW 228 | Conviction of the Innocent | 3 |
| General Electives | ||
| General Electives | 29 | |
| Total Credits Required | 120 | |