Criminology and Criminal Justice, Minor
A minor in criminology and criminal justice provides students with a foundation for understanding the core concepts and values of these disciplines as well as an introduction to a variety of criminology and criminal justice professions. A total of 18 credits are required for the completion of the criminology and criminal justice minor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Criminology and Criminal Justice Core Courses | ||
| CCJ 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CCJ 2050 | Multiculturalism for Criminal Justice Professionals | 3 |
| or CCJ 2051 | Multiculturalism for Professionals | |
| CCJ 2150 | Criminology: Nature of Crime | 3 |
| CCJ 3200 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Criminology and Criminal Justice Systems Course | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Policing & Society | ||
| Institutional & Community Corrections | ||
| Juvenile Justice & Delinquency | ||
| Violence Against Women | ||
| Criminal Law & Procedure | ||
| Criminal Investigations | ||
| Criminology and Criminal Justice Internship | ||
| Nature of Crime Course | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Juvenile Justice & Delinquency | ||
| Contemporary Theories of Crime 1 | ||
| Corporate & White Collar Crime | ||
| Understanding Serial Killers | ||
| Victimology & Victimization | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and the Criminal Justice System | ||
| The Science of Evil | ||
| Mental Health & Crime | ||
| Violence Against Women | ||
| Externship in CCJ | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| 1 | Students are advised to take CCJ 2150 Criminology: Nature of Crime (3 cr) prior to CCJ 3150 Contemporary Theories of Crime (3 cr). |
Continuation Standards
- Cumulative GPA of at least 2.00.
- Minimum grade of “C” in all Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJ) Courses.
For additional admission questions please contact:
Shannon Cooper-Sadlo, Ph.D., M.S.W., LCSW
Program Director
School of Social Work
shannon.coopersadlo@slu.edu
314-977-2726