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Criminology and Criminal Justice Specialized Studies

The College offers specialized studies in criminology and criminal justice for non-majors in an easy-to-follow, online format.

Program Overview

The specialized studies program offers non-traditional students, such as those currently working in the field of criminal justice, the flexibility to take coursework while balancing a busy schedule that can lead to completion of a bachelor's degree. Successful completion of the program will satisfy part of the requirements for the bachelor's degree in criminology and criminal justice for those students interested in continuing beyond the program.

Specialized Studies Program Admission

• Apply to the university (either as a degree or non-degree seeking student)
• Resume and personal statement
• Must have a 2.0 GPA from previous institution attended

Please note the program is not open to main campus students whose major is in the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

Specialized Studies Program Completion Requirements

The successful completion of the specialized studies program will consist of 21 credit hours, to include 6 courses (18 credits), all of which must be taken from the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the university.

• Two required courses:
  • CCJ 2020 Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • CCJ 3011 Criminology
• Four elective courses
• A capstone project (3 credits) that consists of taking an independent study course where the student will write a research paper on a topic of his/her choosing

The program must be completed in five years, with an overall GPA of 2.0 in all courses applicable to the certificate, including a "C" or better in the two required courses. Failure to earn a "C" in CCJ 2020 and/or CCJ 3011 will require that the course(s) be repeated.

Program Details

• Fifteen (15) hours of coursework taken as a non-degree seeking student can apply toward the bachelor's degree in Criminology.
• Students have five years to complete the specialized studies program and they must achieve a 2.0 GPA to graduate.
• To transfer the credits toward the bachelor's degree, a minimum of a "C" must have been achieved in CCJ 2020 and CCJ 3011.