Program Overview

Bachelor of Science Degree (BS)

Justice Studies Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Forensics

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Justice Studies with a Concentration in Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Forensics is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the criminal justice system and the principles of forensic science.

Program Requirements

The program requires the completion of 120 semester credits. A major concentration must be declared by the beginning of the fifth semester. Nine credits of Major Concentration Courses must be at the 3000/4000 level. 15 credits of Liberal Arts Electives must be at the 3000/4000 level.

Course Sequence

The following is a sample course sequence for the program:

First Semester

• JUS1100: Introduction to Justice Studies (3 credits)
• CIS1115: Computer Applications (3 credits)
• SOC1123: First Year Experience (3 credits)
• ENG1105: Writing and Research (3 credits)
• SOC2231: Human Relations (3 credits)

Second Semester

• JUS1110: Communication Skills for Criminal Justice Professionals (3 credits)
• SOC2210: Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
• ENG2205: Writing through Literature (3 credits)
• Liberal Arts Elective (3 credits)
• Justice Studies Elective (3 credits)

Third Semester

• SOC2218: Police and Society (3 credits)
• SOC2220: Criminology (3 credits)
• MAT2215: Statistics I (3 credits)
• HUM2225: Introduction to Ethics (3 credits)
• JUS2000: Career Development (3 credits)

Fourth Semester

• JUS2205: Criminal Law (3 credits)
• SCI2230: Forensic Science (3 credits)
• JUS2201: Criminal Procedure (3 credits)
• Free Elective (3 credits)
• Justice Studies Elective (3 credits)

Fifth Semester

• ENG3316: The Confident Writer (3 credits)
• JUS2225: Criminal Investigations (3 credits)
• JUS3330: Crime Scene Investigation (3 credits)
• Liberal Arts Elective (3 credits)
• Humanities Elective (3 credits)

Sixth Semester

• JUS3307: Corrections, Probation, and Parole (3 credits)
• SOC4422: Forensic Psychology (3 credits)
• Liberal Arts Elective (3 credits)
• English Elective (3 credits)
• Mathematics/Science Elective (3 credits)

Seventh Semester

• NTS4402: Digital Forensics (3 credits)
• JUS4460: Capstone Project (3 credits)
• Liberal Arts Electives (3 credits)
• Free Elective (3 credits)

Eighth Semester

• JUS4483: Internship (3 credits)
• Liberal Arts Electives (9 credits)
• Free Elective (3 credits)

Justice Studies Electives

The following are available Justice Studies Electives:

• HUM3335: Social Justice Issues (3 credits)
• HUM3360: Law and the Humanities (3 credits)
• ITM2200: Introduction to Networking (3 credits)
• ITM3300: Fundamentals of Network Security (3 credits)
• JUS2210: Community Relations and the Police (3 credits)
• JUS2220: Justice and the Media (3 credits)
• JUS2235: Juvenile Justice (3 credits)
• JUS2260: Contemporary Issues in Justice Studies (3 credits)
• JUS2270: Special Topics in Justice Studies (3 credits)
• JUS2293: Internship (3 credits)
• JUS3301: Police Administration and Management (3 credits)
• JUS4401: Corporate Security Management (3 credits)
• JUS4402: Private Security Management (3 credits)
• JUS4403: Cyber Crime (3 credits)
• JUS4404: White Collar Crime (3 credits)
• JUS4405: Transportation Security (3 credits)
• JUS4407: Global Security (3 credits)
• JUS4470: Special Topics in Justice Studies (3 credits)
• LAW2235: Immigration Law (3 credits)
• LAW3320: Constitutional Law (3 credits)
• NTS1102: Introduction to National Security (3 credits)
• NTS2215: Introduction to Emergency Management (3 credits)
• NTS2216: U.S. Policy and National Security (3 credits)
• NTS2217: Ethics and Homeland Security (3 credits)
• NTS3305: Domestic Terrorism & Violent Extremism (3 credits)
• NTS3307: Threat & Risk Assessment (3 credits)
• NTS3308: Systems Security and Auditing (3 credits)
• NTS4401: Emergency Planning (3 credits)
• NTS4404: Weapons of Mass Destruction (3 credits)
• SCI1120: Human Biology (3 credits)
• SCI2215: Life Sciences (3 credits)
• SCI2216: Discovering Science (3 credits)
• SCI3301: The Science of Addiction and Obsession (3 credits)
• SCI3303: Human Aggression and Violence (3 credits)
• SCI4470: Special Topics in Science (3 credits)
• SOC2230: Victimology (3 credits)
• SOC3318: Drugs and Drug Policy (3 credits)
• SOC3320: Gender, Race, and Class (3 credits)
• SOC3332: Understanding Social Behavior (3 credits)
• SOC3360: Law and Society (3 credits)
• SOC4410: Lifespan Human Development (3 credits)
• SOC4415: Global Conflict (3 credits)

Eligibility and Requirements

Eligibility for some internships required to obtain a degree and employment opportunities in fields related to this program may require candidates to meet specific health requirements or pass criminal background checks prescribed by law. Applicants for whom such requirements may be matters of concern are strongly advised to review the requirements prior to enrolling in this program. Note that law enforcement jobs typically require the candidate to be physically and mentally fit and have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, no felony criminal record, no domestic violence charges (felony or misdemeanor), no loan/credit card defaults, and the ability to be licensed (via your agency or department) to carry a firearm. A selection process involving qualifying examination and/or supplementary training may also be required. Job requirements for non-sworn personnel in criminal justice and related agencies vary.