College of Natural and Social Sciences
Department of
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR
Minor in Criminal Justice
CJUS courses
- Joseph Carlson, Chair
- Professor: Gilbert
Associate Professors:Brown, J. Carlson, Siedschlaw
Department Objectives:
- To provide a broad academic and multidisciplinary background for students majoring in
Criminal Justice;
- To prepare students of high character and ethical standards for leadership positions
within the employment areas of law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, private
security, and the courts;
- To assist students in gaining employment within paralegal and criminal law career
fields;
- To cultivate in students a realistic awareness of present and historical trends of crime
and criminal methodology;
- To stimulate an awareness of deviant and abnormal human behavior of concern to criminal
justice practitioners;
- To acquaint students with current literature and research pertaining to the
administration of justice.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR
Two degree options are available in the department.
- Criminal Justice Comprehensive Major-Bachelor of Science
Degree
- Criminal Justice Major-Bachelor of Science Degree
The minor in Criminal Justice is available for students
pursuing majors in other disciplines.
Courses with the prefix CJUS are offered by the department.
16 May 2005
