Criminal Justice, B.A.

The purpose of the Criminal Justice Program is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the social organization and administration of the criminal justice system. Courses are offered in theories of crime and delinquency, law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and administration. Students in the Criminal Justice Program will have opportunities to participate in internships to further develop the skills necessary for meeting their career, research, and/or community goals.

*The Criminal Justice Program at UNC Pembroke is certified as meeting the educational and program requirements of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program for available options in each category.

ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
Fine Art (3 credits)
Literature (3 credits)
History (3 credits)
Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
Social Sciences (9 credits)
Natural Science (6 credits)
Mathematics (3 credits)
Physical Education (2 credits)
General Education Electives (6 credits)

Criminal Justice Core (required): 24 Sem. Hrs.

Criminal Justice Electives: 15 Sem. Hrs.

five additional courses with a CRJ prefix or cross-listed with CRJ

University-wide Electives: 36 Sem. Hrs.

Total: 120 Sem. Hrs.

^*Cross-listed equivalents of SOC 2400 , SOC 3600 , SWK 3600 and SOC 3610 may be substituted.