Minor in Criminal Justice

Liberal Education

The Criminal Justice minor is available to students in any major and is intended to provide foundational knowledge of the nature, extent, etiology and control of law-breaking behavior. Having a minor in Criminal Justice can enhance the value of a degree by expanding potential career options. Students are required to take 15 credits, including Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, and Procedure and Criminology as foundational courses. To complete the minor, students choose two additional elective courses which suit their interests from a variety of upper division courses.