Criminal Justice — Bachelor of Arts The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in criminal justice prepares students for careers in the criminal justice system. With sufficient education, experience, and, if required, professional licensure in the selected field, criminal justice majors may be eligible to pursue careers in law enforcement and correctional activities at all levels of government that have the potential to progress to positions of leadership. The curriculum for the criminal justice major follows criteria proposed by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. Mission Statement The mission of Cedarville University’s Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in criminal justice is designed to prepare students for graduate studies or entry-level positions in a variety of criminal justice fields and to prepare leaders who serve with integrity from a biblical worldview. Program Objectives Students will: • Practice a biblical worldview for lifelong leadership and service in the criminal justice profession. • Apply critical thinking skills within the context of the criminal justice profession. • Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills for use in the criminal justice profession. • Conduct research effectively within the criminal justice profession. • Be prepared to become entry-level practitioners in criminal justice or pursue graduate studies. • Practice interacting effectively with persons of diverse populations. Core Values Students must be able to practice the following core values that are key to the criminal justice profession: • Integrity — Demonstrates high moral character and ethical standards in all matters public and private. • Service Orientation — Demonstrates lifelong leadership and service to all mankind. • Human Relations Skills — Demonstrates the ability to effectively interact with other people. • Team Compatibility — Demonstrates the ability to work with others in a cooperative, caring, and supportive manner to achieve goals of the group. • Performance Driven — Demonstrates the ability to set and achieve performance goals and standards. Course requirements involve 61 semester hours, including: Criminal Justice requirements..................................................55 CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice..............................3 CRJU-2200 Criminology...........................................................3 CRJU-2310 Juvenile Delinquency.............................................3 CRJU-3300 Corrections............................................................3 CRJU-3350 Criminal Law.........................................................3 CRJU-3360 American Judicial System.....................................3 CRJU-3400 Criminal Procedure................................................3 CRJU-3700 Financial Management for the Social Science Professional.............................................................3 CRJU-3990 Criminal Justice Internship....................................3 CRJU-4150 Homeland Security................................................3 CRJU-4200 Police Administration.............................................3 CRJU-4630 American Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Rights.............................................................................3 *CRJU-4900 Research Issues in Criminal Justice....................3 GSS-1350 Career Options........................................................1 GSS-3640 Qualitative Methodology and Reasoning.................3 GSS-3650 Quantitative Methodology........................................3 HIST-2620 Church and State....................................................3 INTL-2100 Global Issues...........................................................3 POLS-2620 American State and Local Government.................3 Electives select two courses......................................................6 CRJU-2840 Concepts of Chemical Dependency..................3 CRJU-3390 Criminal Evidence..............................................3 CRJU-4160 International and Domestic Terrorism................3 CRJU-4170 National Security Law........................................3 CRJU-4320 Criminal Investigation........................................3 CRJU-4440 Special Topics: Criminal Justice.........................3 POLS-3600 Public Administration..........................................3 POLS-3760 Jurisprudence: Philosophy of Law.....................3 POLS-4640 American Constitutional Law: Government Powers and Federalism......................................................3 *Capstone Course NOTE: Criminal justice students are expected to complete at least three credit hours of internship as part of their major elective hours. These hours can be obtained through a variety of internship opportunities in the local area. Criminal Justice Major Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements..........................................................0–4 Other General Education Requirements................................42–50 Criminal Justice Major Requirements..........................................61 General Electives...................................................................17–25 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)...........................128 2026–27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 71 School of Arts and Humanities History and Government
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