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)
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ENC 1101English Composition I**3
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ENC 1102English Composition II**3
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SPC 1017Fundamentals of Oral Communication3
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PHI 1600Ethics3
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PHI 1100Logic3
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CCJ 2001Criminology3
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CJJ 2002Juvenile Delinquency I3
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BSC1010General Biology3
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BSC1010LGeneral Biology Lab1
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PHY1100CGeneral Physics3
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MAC 1105College Algebra I**3
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STA 2014Introduction to Statistics**4
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CGS 1030Introduction to Information Technology4
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SLS 1501College Study Skills
CORE REQUIREMENTS (42 CREDITS)
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CJL 2100Introduction to Criminal Law3
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CJC 2000Introduction to Corrections3
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CJE 2000Introduction to Security and Law Enforcement3
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CJE 2600Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation3
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CJL 2100Introduction to Criminal Law3
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DSC 1570Introduction to Cyber-Terrorism3
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CCJ 2940Criminal Justice Internship3
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CJL 2400Introduction to Criminal Procedures3
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CJE 1680Computer Crime Investigations3
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PLA 2273Introduction to Torts3
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PLA2201Introduction to Civil Procedure3
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CJL 3063Constitutional Law (cross-reference: PLA 4885)3
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CJL 4133The Law of Evidence (cross-reference: PLA3463)3
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CCJ 4351Correctional Operations3
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CCJ 4700Methods of Research in Criminal Justice3
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CJL 4412Criminal Law (cross-reference: PLA 3304)3
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CJE 4310Police Administration3
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CJL 3410Criminal Procedure (cross-reference: PLA 3308)3
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CCJ 3461Communication Skills for the CJ Professional3
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CCJ 4487Ethics in the CJ System3
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CJE 4710CJ Integrated Capstone Project3
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CCJ 4940Internship in Criminal Justice3
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CCJ 4905Directed Independent Study in Criminal Justice3
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PLA 3803Domestic Relations Law3
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CJL 4044Tort Law (cross-reference: PLA 3274)3
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CJE 3721Forensic Psychology3
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CCJ 4662Minorities and Crime3
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CCJ 3011Juvenile Justice3
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CCJ 4661Terrorism3
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CJE 4144Private Security3
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CJC 4163Community-Based Corrections3
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CCJ 4644White Collar Crime3
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CJL 4074Correctional Law3
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CJE 4694Cyber Crime3
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.