Criminal Justice Minor
Whether your goal is a career in the criminal justice system or a deeper understanding of human behavior, a minor in criminal justice will provide you with the knowledge and experience you need to succeed.
Cedar Crest students who minor in criminal justice come from many academic backgrounds, including:
- Art therapy
- Forensic science
- Political science
- Psychology
- Social work
Customize Your Minor
Cedar Crest’s criminal justice minor contains just two required courses: “CRJ 101: The Legal System” and “CRJ 106: Criminology.” To complete the minor, you may customize your elective choices to best suit your career goals.
Course Requirements
A minor in criminal justice requires 18 credits.
Required Courses:
- CRJ 101 The Legal System 3 credits
- CRJ 106 Criminology 3 credits
Elective Courses (choose 4):
- CRJ 201 Addiction, Psychopathology and Crime 3 credits
- CRJ 206 Class, Race and Gender 3 credits
- CRJ 211 Criminal Justice Ethics 3 credits
- CRJ 301 Juvenile Justice 3 credits
- CRJ 306 Corrections 3 credits
- CRJ 311 Crime and Place 3 credits
- CRJ 316 Crime and Public Policy 3 credits
One of the following courses can be substituted for one of the elective criminal justice courses:
- PSC 202 Law and Justice 3 credits
- PSC 207 Law and Women’s Rights 3 credits
- PSC 218 Criminal Procedure and Constitutional Rights 3 credits
- PSC 250 Modern Political Thought 3 credits
- PSC 300 Topics in Law and Public Policy 3 credits
