Requirements for the Minor
The student who minors in criminal justice will learn about the various components and activities of our system of justice, such as the police, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice. A minor in criminal justice will be useful to any student desiring knowledge of how our American system of justice works.
Required Courses
- Crm J 101: Intro to the Administration of Criminal Justice
- Crm J 201: Introduction to Criminological Theory
- Crm J 330: Crime Control Policies
- Crm J 420 [M]: Criminal Procedure
- Crm J 450 [M]: Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice
Elective Courses
In addition to the required 15 credits of criminal justice, the student shall also select an additional 3 credits in criminal justice to fulfill the requirements of 18 credits for a minor. All course work must be graded.
Possible Elective Courses
- Crm J 205: Realizing Justice in a Multi-Cultural Society
- Crm J 320: Criminal Law
- Crm J 365: Juvenile Justice and Corrections
- Crm J 370: Police and Society
- Crm J 380 Criminal Courts In America
- Crm J 381: Crime and Justice in the Movies
- Crm J 385: Institutional Corrections
- Crm J 400: Issues in the Administration of Criminal Justice (may be taken twice)
- Crm J 403: Violence Toward Women
- Crm J 405: Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
- Crm J 424: Community Corrections
- Crm J 426: Victimology
- Crm J 427: Crime Prevention Strategies
- Crm J 428: Drug and Alcohol Use and Abuse
Useful Links
- Run a degree audit
- Criminal justice requirements
- Transfer course information
- Junior Writing Portfolio
- Math Placement Exam
- Writing Placement Exam
- MyWSU (register for classes)
- Understanding the GER
- General University Catalog (course descriptions, regulations, etc.)
- Schedule of Classes
- Interested in forensics?
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