Program Overview

Bachelor of Science Degree (BS)

Justice Studies Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Pre-Law

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Justice Studies with a Concentration in Pre-Law is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the justice system and prepare them for careers in law enforcement, law, and related fields.

Sample Course Sequence

First Semester

• ID: JUS1100
  • Course Name: Introduction to Justice Studies
  • Credits: 3
• ID: CIS1115
  • Course Name: Computer Applications
  • Credits: 3
• ID: SOC1123
  • Course Name: First Year Experience
  • Credits: 3
• ID: ENG1105
  • Course Name: Writing and Research
  • Credits: 3
• ID: SOC2231
  • Course Name: Human Relations
  • Credits: 3

Second Semester

• ID: JUS1110
  • Course Name: Communication Skills for Criminal Justice Professionals
  • Credits: 3
• ID: SOC2210
  • Course Name: Introduction to Sociology
  • Credits: 3
• ID: ENG2205
  • Course Name: Writing through Literature
  • Credits: 3
• ID: Liberal Arts Elective
  • Credits: 3
• ID: Justice Studies Elective
  • Credits: 3

Third Semester

• ID: SOC2218
  • Course Name: Police and Society
  • Credits: 3
• ID: SOC2220
  • Course Name: Criminology
  • Credits: 3
• ID: MAT2215
  • Course Name: Statistics I
  • Credits: 3
• ID: HUM2225
  • Course Name: Introduction to Ethics
  • Credits: 3
• ID: JUS2000
  • Course Name: Career Development
  • Credits: 3

Fourth Semester

• ID: JUS2205
  • Course Name: Criminal Law
  • Credits: 3
• ID: SCI2230
  • Course Name: Forensic Science
  • Credits: 3
• ID: JUS2201
  • Course Name: Criminal Procedure
  • Credits: 3
• ID: LAW100
  • Course Name: Introduction to Law
  • Credits: 3
• ID: Free Elective
  • Credits: 3

Fifth Semester

• ID: ENG3316
  • Course Name: The Confident Writer
  • Credits: 3
• ID: Pre-Law Concentration Upper-Level Electives (3000/4000)
  • Credits: 6
• ID: Liberal Arts Elective
  • Credits: 3
• ID: Humanities Elective
  • Credits: 3

Sixth Semester

• ID: JUS3307
  • Course Name: Corrections, Probation, and Parole
  • Credits: 3
• ID: Pre-Law Concentration Upper-Level Elective (3000/4000)
  • Credits: 3
• ID: Liberal Arts Elective
  • Credits: 3
• ID: English Elective
  • Credits: 3
• ID: Mathematics/Science Elective
  • Credits: 3

Seventh Semester

• ID: JUS4460
  • Course Name: Capstone Project
  • Credits: 3
• ID: Pre-Law Concentration Upper-Level Elective (3000/4000)
  • Credits: 3
• ID: Liberal Arts Electives
  • Credits: 6
• ID: Free Elective
  • Credits: 3

Eighth Semester

• ID: JUS4483
  • Course Name: Internship
  • Credits: 3
• ID: Liberal Arts Electives
  • Credits: 9
• ID: Free Elective
  • Credits: 3

Justice Studies Electives

• ID: BUS2231
  • Course Name: Business Law I
  • Credits: 3
• ID: BUS3331
  • Course Name: Business Law II
  • Credits: 3
• ID: IBS3320
  • Course Name: International Business Law
  • Credits: 3
• ID: JUS2210
  • Course Name: Community Relations and the Police
  • Credits: 3
• ID: JUS2220
  • Course Name: Justice and the Media
  • Credits: 3
• ID: JUS2225
  • Course Name: Criminal Investigations
  • Credits: 3
• ID: JUS2235
  • Course Name: Juvenile Justice
  • Credits: 3
• ID: JUS2240
  • Course Name: Justice and the Judiciary
  • Credits: 3
• ID: JUS2260
  • Course Name: Contemporary Issues in Justice Studies
  • Credits: 3
• ID: JUS2270
  • Course Name: Special Topics in Justice Studies
  • Credits: 3
• ID: JUS2293
  • Course Name: Internship
  • Credits: 3
• ID: LAW1105
  • Course Name: Introduction to Compliance
  • Credits: 3
• ID: LAW2105
  • Course Name: Principles of Legal Nurse Consulting
  • Credits: 3
• ID: LAW2235
  • Course Name: Immigration Law
  • Credits: 3
• ID: LAW2240
  • Course Name: Family Law
  • Credits: 3
• ID: LAW2250
  • Course Name: Wills, Trusts and Estates
  • Credits: 3
• ID: LAW2260
  • Course Name: Law Firm Communications and Technology
  • Credits: 3
• ID: LAW2270
  • Course Name: Special Topics in Legal Studies
  • Credits: 3
• ID: LAW3310
  • Course Name: Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Credits: 3
• ID: LAW3320
  • Course Name: Constitutional Law
  • Credits: 3
• ID: LAW3330
  • Course Name: Employment Law
  • Credits: 3
• ID: LAW3340
  • Course Name: Law Firm Management and Administration
  • Credits: 3
• ID: LAW3325
  • Course Name: Intellectual Property Law
  • Credits: 3
• ID: LAW3335
  • Course Name: Business Organizations and Corporations
  • Credits: 3
• ID: LAW4470
  • Course Name: Special Topics in Legal Studies
  • Credits: 3
• ID: NTS1102
  • Course Name: Introduction to National Security
  • Credits: 3
• ID: NTS2215
  • Course Name: Introduction to Emergency Management
  • Credits: 3
• ID: NTS2216
  • Course Name: U.S. Policy & National Security
  • Credits: 3
• ID: NTS2217
  • Course Name: Ethics in Homeland Security
  • Credits: 3
• ID: NTS4403
  • Course Name: National Security Law
  • Credits: 3

Program Requirements

120 semester credits are required for graduation.

Upper-Level Electives

Three Upper-Level Electives (3000/4000) must be selected from the specified list, totaling 9 credits.

Eligibility and Requirements

Eligibility for some internships 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. Law enforcement jobs typically require the candidate to be physically and mentally fit, have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, no felony criminal record, no domestic violence charges, no loan/credit card defaults, and the ability to be licensed to carry a firearm. A selection process involving a qualifying examination and/or supplementary training may also be required. Job requirements for non-sworn personnel in criminal justice and related agencies vary.