Minor in Criminal Justice & Legal Studies
Minor in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
A total of 18 hours is required for this minor.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates with a minor in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies will:
- Define important field-specific theories and concepts and understand their role in developing political science knowledge.
- Apply conceptual argument or theoretical approaches to field-relevant situations
- Compare and evaluate the merits of multiple policies, theories, or concepts from the perspective of an active citizen
Minor requirements*
- POLS102 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 hours)
- POLS306 Law and the Legal System (3 hours)
An additional 12 hours among the following courses:
- POLS205 Public Policy (3 hours)
- POLS215 Crime and Punishment (3 hours)
- POLS216 Principles of Criminal Law (3 hours)
- POLS217 Criminal Procedure (3 hours)
- POLS 241 Comparative Law (3 hours)
- POLS 307 Constitutional Law (3 hours)
