Criminal Justice Program
270 Millett Hall
Phone (937) 775-2582
Tracey Steele, Director
Michael Norris, Assistant Director
Mary Zurawka, Administrative Specialist

 

Program Information

Criminal Justice (CRJ) is an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts degree. The curriculum develops knowledge of the criminal justice system, theories of criminal behavior, law, administration and policy. Courses also involve the study of issues and conditions confronting and changing the criminal justice system. Students participate in the practice of criminal justice through internship in law enforcement, pre-law or social service agencies.
Students admitted into the CRJ program must have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 and have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours, including ENG 101 and 102, with a C grade, and any other two G.E. courses.

Majors are required to complete five Criminal Justice core requirements, including an internship; three courses in Criminal Justice Foundation Areas of Behavior, Institutions and Law; and three Criminal Justice electives. A minor in Criminal Justice requires 32 hours.

Criminal Justice Internship: Students may participate in supervised field experiences within correction, probation, law enforcement agencies, and public defenders or prosecutor's office. Student interns will work in the field within the Miami Valley or other locations. This class will require keeping a log and progress reports, as well as preparing a paper synthesizing readings and field experience. Students working in the field may choose to take the internship, but it must be completed in an agency in which the student is not currently employed or has been previously employed. Final approval and placement of interns will be at the discretion of the Internship Director.

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