Criminology and Criminal Justice, Minor

Gain an introduction to a variety of criminology and criminal justice professions through a minor in criminology and criminal justice at Saint Louis University. A minor in criminology and criminal justice will provide you with a foundation for understanding the core concepts and values of these disciplines.

A total of 18 credits are required for the completion of SLU's criminology and criminal justice minor. 

Criminology and Criminal Justice Required Courses
CCJ 1010Introduction to Criminal Justice3
CCJ 2050Multiculturalism for Criminal Justice Professionals3
CCJ 2150Criminology: Nature of Crime3
CCJ 3200Ethics in Criminal Justice3
Criminology and Criminal Justice Electives
Select two of the following:6
CCJ 2200
Policing & Society
CCJ 2250
Institutional & Community Corrections
CCJ 3100
Juvenile Justice & Delinquency
CCJ 3150
Contemporary Theories of Crime 1
CCJ 3300
Corporate & White Collar Crime
CCJ 3350
Understanding Serial Killers
CCJ 3400
Victimology & Victimization
CCJ 3450
Gender, Sexuality, and the Criminal Justice System
CCJ 3500
Race, Ethnicity, and the Criminal Justice System
CCJ 3600
Mental Health & Crime
CCJ 3700
Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice
CCJ 3750
Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice
CCJ 3800
CCJ 4050
Criminal Law & Procedure
CCJ 4150
Criminal Investigations
CCJ 4910
Criminology and Criminal Justice Internship
Total Credits18
1

Students are advised to take CCJ 2150 Criminology: Nature of Crime (3 cr) prior to CCJ 3150 Contemporary Theories of Crime (3 cr).

2

Students are advised to take CCJ 2150 Criminology: Nature of Crime (3 cr) prior to CCJ 3150 Contemporary Theories of Crime (3 cr) and CCJ 3700 Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3 cr) and CCJ 3700 Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3 cr) prior to CCJ 3750 Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3 cr). 

Continuation Standards

  • Cumulative GPA of at least 2.00.
  • Minimum grade of “C-” in all Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJ) Courses.

Apply for Admission

For admission questions, contact:

Social Work School Graduate Admissions Office
314-977-2752
socialwork@slu.edu

For program questions, contact:

Dyan McGuire, Ph.D., J.D.
Director of criminology and criminal justice programs
Associate professor of criminology and criminal justice
dyan.mcguire@slu.edu
314-977-2191