Criminal Justice degree includes what?

Question

Hi,
What type of courses do you go over in having a degree in criminal justice? Like what is this degree basically include and what do you learn?

Also, if you have a major in this, what is typically your minor? Can it be anything?

How can I tell if a college or university offers this degree?

Thanks.

For the record, I am already a police officer. All I want to know is about the actual CJ degree itself.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Below are some typical requirements for a degree:

Administration of Criminal Justice Major Component (48 Credits)

3 credits The Adult Learner: Principles, Applications, Concepts and Theories
3 credits Principles and Issues of Management
3 credits Organizational Behavior: An Analytical Approach
3 credits Problem Solving Practicum
3 credits Ethics
3 credits Leadership
3 credits Principle Centered Leadership
ADCJ430 3 credits Problem Solving Practicum
3 credits Principles and Issues of Human Resources
3 credits The Learning Organization
3 credits Organizational Development and Change
3 credits Problem Solving Practicum
3 credits Principles and Issues of Criminal Justice
3 credits Criminal Justice: An Analytical Approach
3 credits Criminal Justice: A Strategic Approach
3 credits Problem Solving Practicum

Career Component (33 credits)
Career-related Courses

General Education Component (36 credits)
6 credits English
3 credits Communications
9 credits Social Sciences
6 credits Natural Sciences
3 credits Computer Proficiency
3 credits Mathematics
6 credits Humanities and Fine Arts

Best wishes.

Answer 2

If you are looking to become a Police Officer, the actual "degree" isn't super important. You will learn all you need to know in the academy.

A Sociology degree would be ideal and a minor in Criminal Justice.