Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice

Waldorf’s Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice is designed to provide the student with a broad base of knowledge in the three primary areas of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. This foundation includes the Waldorf general education curriculum, numerous courses in the criminal justice arena, and courses in sociology and business. The program provides students with the general education, discipline specific, and technical knowledge required to succeed in the criminal justice workplace.

Available Concentrations

Homeland Security

Estimated time to complete this bachelor’s degree program is four years with full-time enrollment.

B.A.S. Degree Requirements

Completion of the B.A.S. core curriculum (30 Credits)
Completion of the required courses in a major field (30 Credits)
Completion of additional courses (including any supported courses required by the major in other departments) to a total of 120 credits depending on the major
A grade of C or higher in all coursework in the major and, if applicable, in the concentration(s)
2.00 cumulative grade point average for work completed at Waldorf (Some majors may require a cumulative GPA higher than a 2.00)
Minimum of 30 upper-division credit hours

Requirements
Prefix	Number	Course	Credit Hours
Major Requirements			30
CRJ	2000	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
CRJ	2001	Theory and Practice of Law Enforcement	3
CRJ	2200	Theory and Practice of Corrections	3
CRJ	2501	Criminology	3
CRJ	3010	Victimology	3
CRJ	3020	Mental Health and Crime	3
CRJ	3301	Judicial Process	3
CRJ	3601	Criminal Law	3
CRJ	4103	Diversity and Ethics in Criminal Justice	3
REL	4035	Life, Meaning, and Vocation	3
Professional Electives			60
Any Waldorf courses may be selected from the catalog to be used as electives, provided that they are not used to satisfy other program requirements. The following are sample electives. The concentration options listed above may also be used toward elective credits.
CRJ	2900	Management and Supervision Skills for CJ	3
CRJ	3201	Juvenile Justice and Delinquency	3
CRJ	3701	Criminal Investigation	3
CRJ	3801	Criminal Evidence and Legal Issues	3
CRJ	3950	Constitutional Law for CJ	3
CRJ	4001	Procedures in the Justice System	3
CRJ	4201	Probation and Community Corrections	3
CRJ	4350	Leadership in Criminal Justice	3
CRJ	4701	Criminal Justice Organization and Administration	3
CRJ	4119C	Special Topics: Criminology	3
CRJ	4199CJ	Special Topics: Criminal Justice	3
CRJ	4199JJ	Special Topics: Juvenile Justice	3
POLS	1010	American Government	3
BUS	3210	Business Law	3
Grand Total:			120

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