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Nov 13, 2024
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The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Criminal Justice Studies, Substance Abuse, B.I.S.
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B.I.S. In Criminal Justice Studies
The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Criminal Justice Studies prepares graduates for a variety of criminal justice careers, including traditional police, courts, and corrections jobs in the public sector and ever expanding opportunities in the private sector. This major gives students an overall understanding of the organization and administration of the American criminal justice system and an academic concentration to enhance specific knowledge and skills in one of four areas: Applied Organization Management, Forensics, Sociology, or Substance Abuse. The program of study for the BIS in Criminal Justice Studies consists of four components: General Education Requirements (44 hours); Core Requirements (27 hours); Track Requirements (21 hours for Applied Organization Management, 27 hours for Forensics, 24 hours for Sociology, or 21 hours for Substance Abuse); and Electives* (22-28 hours).
Major-Specific General Education Requirements
Please note that many majors have specific general education requirements. Please see a faculty advisor in your department if you need further clarification. You will be required to take the following courses to meet your general education and criminal justice requirements including:
Core Requirements: 27 Sem. Hrs.
Substance Abuse Track: 21 Sem. Hrs.
Electives*: 28 Sem. Hrs.
*Students entering the BIS Program with an Associate of Applied Science or Associate of Applied Arts degree from a regionally-accredited two-year institution may receive up to 30 hours of transfer credit towards Electives upon verification of such degree.
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