Forensics and Criminal Justice, Minor
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Professional Proficiency: Develop scholarly and professional competence in the theory and practice of criminal justice. (UG 10) (UG 5) (UG 3)
- Critical Thinking: Achieve competence in the synthesis and analysis of informational sources about the study of crime and justice. (UG 2)
To access Minor Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.
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Criminology, Forensics and Criminal Justice, Minor Program Page
Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Minor GPA: 2.0 or higher
Minor Requirements
- Students must complete at least 6 credit hours in their minor from SRU
- Students must take minor electives from at least THREE subject areas.
- A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above)
- A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits.
- Students graduating in December 2015 and thereafter may only use 6 credits from their academic major towards the completion of an academic minor.
- Minor students may require pre-requisite overrides for all 300-level CRIM courses and above. Please contact your CRIM Advisor.
- Students must select electives from at least THREE different subject areas.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| CRIM 110 | Introduction to Criminology & Criminal Justice Systems | 3 |
| GES 115 | Introduction to Geospatial Technologies | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select five of the following from at least THREE different subject areas: | 15 | |
| Criminal Investigations | ||
| Forensic Behavior:Crime and the Individual | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Science | ||
| Introduction to Computer Forensics | ||
or MIS 333 | Introduction to Computer Forensics | |
| Introduction to UAS for Remote Sensing and Monitoring | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Science | ||
| Forensic Social Work | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
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MINOR IN FORENSICS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE (80K)
This program is effective as of Summer 2023
Revision date: 12.19.2023
UCC 11.28.2023