Minor in Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice program at St. Mary’s University focuses on the integration of liberal studies with the professional preparation of the student. 

Criminal justice professionals and criminologists have assumed a central role in researching, formulating, implementing and evaluating public policy designed to control crime.

Crime transcends all geographical, social and economic boundaries, affecting all countries and demographic strata.

Controlling crime requires knowledge of individual and social factors that lead to criminal behavior, and strategies and practices to control crime.

Criminal justice is the study of the administration, organization, goals, processes, practices, roles, philosophies and histories of organizations created to prevent and control crime and delinquency.

Requirements for minor:
CJ 1301Introduction to Criminal Justice3
CJ 2304Criminal Justice Administration3
Advanced Criminal Justice CJ 33XX/43XX12
Total Semester Hours18