CRIMINAL JUSTICE (43.0103)
Graduation Requirements (A Minimum of 120 Credits)
The purpose of the Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice (CJBS) 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 (39 Credits)
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SLS 1501College Study Skills
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ENC 1101English Composition I3
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ENC 1102English Composition II3
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SPC 1017Fundamentals of Oral Communications3
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PHI 1600Ethics3
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Any Humanities Course3
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PSY 1012General Psychology3
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Any Social Science Course3
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Any Two Natural Science Courses Including One Lab7
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MAC 1105College Algebra I3
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STA 2014Introduction to Statistics4
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CGS 1030Introduction to Information Technology3
Core Requirements (48 Credits)
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CCJ 2001Criminology3
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CJC 2000Introduction to Corrections3
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CJE 2000Introduction to Security & Law Enforcement3
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CJE 2600Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation3
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CJJ 2002Juvenile Delinquency3
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CJL 2100Introduction to Criminal Law3
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CJE 2005Introduction to Criminal Justice3
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CJL 2821Psychology Applied to Law3
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CCJ 2940Criminal Justice Internship3
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CJL 2400Introduction to Criminal Procedures3
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CCJ 2488Ethics in Criminal Justice3
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CJL 1102Criminal Evidence and Procedure3
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CJL 3063Constitutional Law3
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CJL 4133The Law of Evidence3
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CCJ 4351Correctional Operations3
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CCJ 4700Research Methods for Criminal Justice3
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CJL 4412/PLA 3309Criminal Law3
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CJE 4310Police Administration3
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CJL 3410/PLA 3309Criminal Procedure3
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CCJ 3461Communications Skills for the CJ Professional3
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CCJ 4487Ethics in the Criminal Justice System3
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CJE 4710CJ Integrated Capstone Project3
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CCJ 4940Criminal Justice Internship3
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CCJ 4905Directed Independent Study in Criminal Justice3
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PLA 3803Domestic Relations Law3
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CJL 4044/PLA 3274Tort Law3
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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.
