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Criminology and Criminal Justice, Minor
The courses you'll complete teach you how to put theory into practice (for example, learning how to make schools safer, then going into a local school and developing violence prevention programs for young people). You will also study how American media and entertainment outlets shape public perceptions of the criminal justice system, and how innocent people can be convicted of crimes.
Requirements Accordion Open
University Requirements
A minor is earned in conjunction with a bachelor's degree.
To receive a minor (18 to 24 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. At least 12 units of the minor must be unique to that minor and not applied to any other minor.
Overview Accordion Closed
Overview
In addition to University Requirements:
- Complete individual plan requirements.
Please note that students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
No more than 50% of the units used to satisfy minor requirements may be used to satisfy major requirements.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 21 |
| Fieldwork Experience/Internship | Optional |
Purpose Statement
The undergraduate minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJ) provides a broad foundation of knowledge about criminology and criminal justice. Students minoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice will learn how criminal justice processes operate, how social forces influence those processes and how, in turn, trends in criminal justice influence society. Those pursuing a minor will be exposed to the latest theories in criminology and will use criminology to explore and explain contemporary real world issues and their impacts public opinion and criminal justice work. Graduates with a Criminology and Criminal Justice minor are critically informed citizens, who use their knowledge about criminology and the criminal justice system to advance the cause of justice.
Student Learning Outcomes
Undergraduates who minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice will be able to:
- Identify the key stages of criminal justice processes and at each stage locate the core institutions involved and the key roles performed by those who inhabit them
- Describe the differences between popular perceptions of criminal justice institutions and the lived realities of victims, criminals and justice workers
- Recognize how social forces affect the perception and pursuit of justice in the U.S. and around the world
Details Accordion Closed
Details
Minor Requirements
- Take the following 21 units:
- CCJ 101, CCJ 250 (6 units)
- Select additional Criminal Justice course work which may include up to 6 units of independent study courses such as: CCJ 408, CCJ 466, CCJ 485, CCJ 497 (15 units)
You may apply no more than 9 units of coursework transferred from another university to this minor.
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also take. For prerequisite information click on the course or see your advisor.