Bachelor of Arts – Psychology

Concentration: Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Concentration in psychology is concerned with the study of human behavior, particularly as it relates to individuals within the criminal justice system. It is designed to help prepare individuals for careers in criminal justice administration, counseling, corrections, and juvenile justice programs, and public welfare agencies.

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General Education Requirements – 54 credits

Code	Course Title	Credits
PSS100	Academic Strategies	3
COM146	Communication	3
CIS101	Computer Literacy	3
ENG101A	Reading and Composition	3
HIS101	American History	3
MTH115	College Algebra	3
PSY221	Psychology	3
ENG101B	Critical Thinking, Reading & Writing	3
BIO151	Introduction to Biology	3
ART220	Introduction to Film	3
ENG204	Interdisciplinary Reading, Writing, and Research	3
SOC230	Sociology	3
POL241	American Government	3
PSC152	Physical Science	3
PHL263	Social Ethics	3
PHL271	Philosophy	3
PHY155	Physics	3
SSC304	World Religions	3

Psychology Core Requirements – 42 credits

Code	Course Title	Credits
PSY421	Social Psychology	3
PSY312	Lifespan Development	3
PSY322	Personality Theories	3
PSY302	Learning Theory	3
PSY375	Biological Basis of Behavior	3
PSY411	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSY321	Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences	3
PSY301	Psychological Testing and Assessment	3
PSY389	Cross-Cultural Psychology	3
PSY476	Counseling	3
PSY311	Experimental Psychology	3
PSY403	Human Sexuality	3
PSY422	Psychology of the Family	3
PSY355	Child Growth and Development	3

Concentration Requirements – 24 credits

Code	Course Title	Credits
CRJ101	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
CRJ250	Juveniles in the Justice System	3
CRJ150	Corrections	3
CRJ260	Criminology	3
CRJ350	Ethical Behavior in the Criminal Justice System	3
CRJ370	Criminal Investigation	3
CRJ360	Criminal Law and Procedure	3
CRJ450	Drugs — Use and Abuse	3