Rehabilitation, Advocacy, and Justice Major
Justice Studies, B.A.
Students will gain the advanced knowledge and skills needed to protect vulnerable women, children and families affected by the justice system. The program focuses on the most effective safety protocols and community social services. Students learn how to assist clients with court statements and appearances. They will evaluate a wide variety of real-life cases and determine the best practices for dealing with each situation. Students will investigate the ethical implications of working with victims and those incarcerated in women’s jails, prisons, and juvenile facilities.
Degree requirements for the Rehabilitation, Advocacy, 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 300 | Corrections | 3 |
| CRJ 320 | Probation and Parole | 3 |
| CRJ 333 | Introduction to Victim and Offender Mediation | 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 |
| PSY 240 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY 335 | Psychology of Criminal Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 336 | Psychology of the Female Offender | 3 |
| SOC 305 | Domestic Violence | 3 |
| General Electives | ||
| General Electives | 29 | |
| Total Credits Required | 120 | |