B.A. DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
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Areas A-E (See Core section of the Catalog)
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42 semester hours
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Area F
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18 semester hours
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CRJU 1100 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 hours)
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Foreign Language (0-9 hours): must show competence at the level of the fourth university course (FREN, SPAN, GRMN or JAPN 2002 , Intermediate Readings)
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Selections (0-6 hours) from:
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ANTH 1102
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Introduction to Anthropology
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GEOG 1101
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Introduction to Human Geography
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GEOG 1102
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World Regional Geography
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PHIL 2200
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Survey of Philosophy
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PHIL 2250
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Logic and Critical Thinking
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SOCI 1121
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Sociological Perspectives
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SOCI 1160
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Introduction to Social Problems
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ECON 2106
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Principles of Microeconomics
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ECON 2105
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Principles of Macroeconomics
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ACCT 2101
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Accounting Principles I
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ACCT 2102
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Accounting Principles II
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HIST 1132
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World Civilization and Society II
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HIST 2112
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The United States since 1870
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PSYC 1101
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Introduction to General Psychology
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PSYC 2101
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Introduction to the Psychology of Adjustment
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POLS 2201
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State and Local Government
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CSCI 1000 Introduction to Computer Science and Applications (3 hours)
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MATH 2600 Probability and Statistics (0-3 hours) (If not used to satisfy core requirements)
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CRJU courses at the 1000-2000 level (0-6 hours)
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(NOTES: A course taken to satisfy an Area F requirement may not also be counted to satisfy a Major Requirement. Any transfer student who has not completed the courses in Area F, or their equivalents, must take these courses at GCSU.)
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Major Requirements
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27 semester hours
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CRJU 4101
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Police Systems and Practices
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CRJU 4103
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Correctional Systems and Practices
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CRJU 4307
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Criminal Law and Procedure
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CRJU 3424
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Criminology (12 hours)
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POLS 4000
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Systematic Analysis or SOCI 3442 Research Methods (3 hours)
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Successful completion of a senior capstone experience is required. CRJU majors can choose among CRJU 4920 (Senior Seminar), CRJU 4999 (Student Research), and an appropriate study abroad course. Advisor approval is required. (3 hours)
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Additional CRJU courses at the 3000-4000 level (9 hours)
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Degree Requirements
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0-14 semester hours
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Students must show competence in a foreign language at the level of the fourth university course (2002 ). (0-9semester hours)
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Other Requirements
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6 semester hours
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Two additional non-CRJU social science courses are required. Students can select from 3000-4000 level offerings in POLS, PUAD, SOCI, PSYC, ECON, and ANTH.
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A grade of C or better must be earned in each course that counts toward major requirements and in the senior capstone.
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A minimum of 39 semester hours overall must be at the 3000-4000 level.
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The first-year academic seminar must be completed with a satisfactory grade. Students who transfer to GCSU are exempt from this requirement.
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Electives
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15-27 semester hours
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Criminal Justice majors who use Degree Requirement courses in Area F will have the higher number of elective hours.
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