Political Science Major, Criminal Justice Policy Concentration, BS

Enlight Core Curriculum: (38-39 Semester Hours)

 Enlight Core Curriculum  

BS Degree Requirements: (20 hours)

Bachelor of Science Requirements  

Government & Criminal Justice Core

• POL 101 - The Study and Practice of Politics
• POL 150 - American Government
• POL 209 - Politics of Criminal Justice
• POL 309 - Protest and Policing
• POL 395 - American Constitutional Law
• POL 490 - Internship/Practicum

Political Science Electives

Select three of the following Political Science Electives:

• POL 203 - Social and Political Analysis
• POL 250 - World Politics
• POL 300 - Genocide Studies
• POL 380 - US Foreign Policy
• POL 390 - Southern Politics
• POL 475 - Terrorism
• POL 490 - Internship/Practicum

Legal System Electives

• PSY 222 - Psychology and the Legal System

• And choose one of the following:

• PLG 250 - Evidentiary Basics
• PLG 395 - Legal System Response to Child Maltreatment

Social Foundations Electives

Select one of the following Social Foundations courses:

• SOC 201 - Principles of Sociology
• FSC 306 - Individuals & Families in Societies

Social Dynamics and Problems Electives

Select one of the following Social Dynamics and Problems Electives:

• FSC 316 - Family Violence
• HIS 358 - Revolution, Drugs, and Development: Perception and Reality in Latin America
• PSY 370 - Social Psychology
• FSC 392 - Families in Crisis and Rehabilitation
• FSC 401 - Families and Public Policy
• PSY 407 - Psychology of Criminal Behavior

Total Hours Required for BS in Political Science - Criminal Justice Policy: 120 Semester Hours