Bachelor of Science

CRIMINAL JUSTICE (43.0103)

Graduation Requirements (A Minimum of 120 Credits)

The purpose of the Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice (CJBS) Degree Program is to expand students’ critical and analytical thinking skills, advance students’ ability to communicate complex data, both verbally and written, and prepare students for higher-level positions within the criminal justice sector, or gain admission to graduate-level programs.

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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (39 CREDITS)

COMMUNICATIONS (9 CREDITS)
Credit Hours
  • ENC 1101
    English Composition I**
    3
  • ENC 1102
    English Composition II**
    3
  • SPC 1017
    Fundamentals of Oral Communication
    3
HUMANITIES (6 CREDITS)
Credit Hours
  • PHI 1600
    Ethics
    3
  • PHI 1100
    Logic
    3
BEHAVIORAL/ SOCIAL SCIENCE (6 CREDITS)
Credit Hours
  • CCJ 2001
    Criminology
    3
  • CJJ 2002
    Juvenile Delinquency I
    3
NATURAL SCIENCE (7 CREDITS includes 1 Lab. hour)
Credit Hours
  • BSC1010
    General Biology
    3
  • BSC1010L
    General Biology Lab
    1
  • PHY1100C
    General Physics
    3
MATHEMATICS (7 CREDITS)
Credit Hours
  • MAC 1105
    College Algebra I**
    3
  • STA 2014
    Introduction to Statistics**
    4
COMPUTERS (4 CREDITS)
Credit Hours
  • CGS 1030
    Introduction to Information Technology
    4
  • SLS 1501
    College Study Skills
     

CORE REQUIREMENTS (42 CREDITS)

Lower Level Courses (12 CREDITS)
Credit Hours
  • CJL 2100
    Introduction to Criminal Law
    3
  • CJC 2000
    Introduction to Corrections
    3
  • CJE 2000
    Introduction to Security and Law Enforcement
    3
  • CJE 2600
    Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation
    3
Suggested Lower Level Elective (9 CREDITS)
Credit Hours
  • CJL 2100
    Introduction to Criminal Law
    3
  • DSC 1570
    Introduction to Cyber-Terrorism
    3
  • CCJ 2940
    Criminal Justice Internship
    3
  • CJL 2400
    Introduction to Criminal Procedures
    3
  • CJE 1680
    Computer Crime Investigations
    3
  • PLA 2273
    Introduction to Torts
    3
  • PLA2201
    Introduction to Civil Procedure
    3
Upper Level Courses (30 CREDITS)
Credit Hours
  • CJL 3063
    Constitutional Law (cross-reference: PLA 4885)
    3
  • CJL 4133
    The Law of Evidence (cross-reference: PLA3463)
    3
  • CCJ 4351
    Correctional Operations
    3
  • CCJ 4700
    Methods of Research in Criminal Justice
    3
  • CJL 4412
    Criminal Law (cross-reference: PLA 3304)
    3
  • CJE 4310
    Police Administration
    3
  • CJL 3410
    Criminal Procedure (cross-reference: PLA 3308)
    3
  • CCJ 3461
    Communication Skills for the CJ Professional
    3
  • CCJ 4487
    Ethics in the CJ System
    3
  • CJE 4710
    CJ Integrated Capstone Project
    3
Suggested Upper Level Electives (30 CREDITS)
Credit Hours
  • CCJ 4940
    Internship in Criminal Justice
    3
  • CCJ 4905
    Directed Independent Study in Criminal Justice
    3
  • PLA 3803
    Domestic Relations Law
    3
  • CJL 4044
    Tort Law (cross-reference: PLA 3274)
    3
  • CJE 3721
    Forensic Psychology
    3
  • CCJ 4662
    Minorities and Crime
    3
  • CCJ 3011
    Juvenile Justice
    3
  • CCJ 4661
    Terrorism
    3
  • CJE 4144
    Private Security
    3
  • CJC 4163
    Community-Based Corrections
    3
  • CCJ 4644
    White Collar Crime
    3
  • CJL 4074
    Correctional Law
    3
  • CJE 4694
    Cyber Crime
    3

During Criminal Justice classes at Florida National University, you will learn about the legal system, criminal law, the criminal justice process, legal procedures, crime scene investigation, and evidence gathering. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system and its amendments. With this knowledge, you’ll be prepared to work in law enforcement, corrections, courts, or any other field related to the criminal justice system.

Criminal Justice jobs are in demand and available in local, state, and federal law enforcement. After completing Criminal Justice classes, you will be eligible to work in law enforcement, probation, parole, court administration, prison management and corrections. These criminal justice professionals make a difference in the world and work towards a safer, more just society.