School of Social Sciences and Education
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice continues student education in key concepts and theories in the field of Criminal Justice. Students will develop written and oral communication skills and examine issues and take 3000 and 4000 level coursework related to criminal justice. The degree program prepares students to enter a career in policing, corrections, and others. It also prepares students for entry into a Master’s program in Criminal Justice or Public Administration. This program can be completed online.
To qualify for graduation, students must meet all graduation requirements.
Course List
Code |
Title |
Hours |
| Intro to Criminal Justice | |
| Introduction to General Psychology | |
| Introduction to Human Development | |
| Abnormal Psychology | |
| Introduction to Forensic Psychology | |
| Introductory Sociology | |
| The American Police System | |
| Introduction to Corrections | |
| Introduction to Criminology | |
| Courts & Criminal Procedures | |
| Concepts of Fitness and Health | |
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| Criminal Law | |
| Criminal Procedure | |
| Criminology | |
| Corrections | |
| Criminal Justice Research Meth 2 | |
| Ethical Issues in Criminal Jus 2 | |
| Senior Capstone | |
| Crime & the Media | |
| Drugs in America 2 | |
| Juvenile Delinquency & Justice 2 | |
| Criminal Investigation 2 | |
| Criminal Investigation II 2 | |
| Criminal Justice Administratio 2 | |
| Special Topics in Criminal Jus 2 | |
| Race, Ethnicity & Criminal Jus | |
| Victimology 2 | |
| Internship in Criminal Justice (can take up to 9 hours or 3 times) | |
| The Law of Criminal Evidence 2 | |
| Profiling the Serial Offender 2 | |
| Terrorism & Criminal Just Syst 2 | |
| Community Corrections 2 | |
| Family Violence 2 | |
| Management of Forensics | |
| Police Practices & Issues 2 | |
| Constitutional Law | |
| Forensic Psychology | |
| Introduction to Social Justice 3 | |
| Politics of Social Justice 3 | |
| Social Justice Culture 3 | |
| Law and Social Justice 3 | |
| Social Justice Policy Analysis 3 | |
| Development of Criminal Behavior | |
Total Hours | 124 |
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice who have successfully completed specific Georgia POST and military/investigator credit will be able to receive corresponding college credit, as credit for prior learning, at no additional cost. To determine if you are eligible, please visit our list of approved POST and military/investigator courses: https://sites.highlands.edu/criminal-justice/