20-21 Bacone College Academic Catalog
22. RENNARD STRICKLAND SCHOOL OF TRIBAL LAW AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
22.2. Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies
The Baccalaureate Program of Criminal Justice Studies is the study of the structure, functions and decision-making processes of the police, courts and correctional agencies involved in the control and management of criminal offenders. The discipline examines the causes and patterns of criminal behavior and the role of the law in regulating both crime and the operation of the criminal justice system. Furthermore, the program provides students with the opportunity to gain necessary skills in the area of program development and evaluation as well as planning and research within the field of criminal justice.
The Baccalaureate Degree in Criminal Justice Studies will serve the following types of students:
· Those seeking a four-year degree as a prerequisite for entry into the criminal justice field;
· Those currently in service in the criminal justice system who seek to broaden their skills and obtain job-related knowledge and expertise, and
· Those currently in the criminal justice system who seek to specialize and/or work in some other area of the system.
* Introduction to Psychology is a course requirement in this category.
Recommended Course Sequence for Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies
First Year Fall Semester
ENG 1113 English Composition I
CJS 1103 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CLE 1103 First Year Seminar
MTH ____ MTH 1513 College Algebra or MTH 1493 Math Structures
________3 Liberal Arts Guided Elective (ART/AES/COM/LIT- 3 cr. Hrs.)
15 Credit Hours
First Year Spring Semester
ENG 1213 English Composition II
CJS 2303 Courts and Constitutional Law
CJS 1123 Drugs, Alcohol, and Crime
CJS 2313 State Criminal Law
_______3 Liberal Arts Guided Elective (PSC/SOC) – 3 cr. Hrs.
15 Credit Hours
Second Year Fall Semester
SPC 1713 Speaking and Thinking Critically
_______ Science course w/lab (4 CR Hrs.)
CJS 2213 Juvenile Justice
CJS 2613 Law Enforcement
CJS 2413 Federal Corrections
16 Credit Hours
Second Year Spring Semester
ESE 2112 Personal Health (2 credits)
REL ____ Religion Course (3 cr. hrs.)
SOC 2113 Social Problems
CJS 3313 Federal & Tribal Criminal Law
AIS ____ American Indian Studies
CJS 3623 Criminal Investigations
17 Credit Hours
Third Year Fall Semester
HIS ____ History Course (3 cr. Hrs)
PSY 1113 Introduction to Psychology
CJS 2513 Forensics I
CJS ____ CJS Elective (3 cr. Hrs.)
CJS ____ CJS Elective (3 cr. Hrs)
15 Credit Hours
Third Year Spring Semester
SOC 2213 Intro to Social Work
LOGIC 3213 Introduction to Critical Thinking and Informal Logic
CJS ____ CJS Elective (3 cr. Hrs.)
CJS ____ CJS Elective (3 cr. Hrs.)
CJS ____ CJS Elective (3 cr. Hrs.)
15 Credit Hours
Fourth Year Fall Semester
AES ___ Aesthetics or Humanities (3 credits)
CJS 4013 State Corrections
________ Liberal Arts Guided Elective (LIT/COM/ENG- 3 cr. Hrs.)
CJS ____ CJS Elective (3 cr. Hrs.)
CJS ____ CJS Elective (3 cr. Hrs.)
15 Credit Hours
Fourth Year Spring Semester
CJS 4954 Capstone (4 credits)—Mandatory Capstone Exam
CJS 3113 Social Ethics
CJS 4996 CJS Internship (6-12 hrs)
CJS ____ CJS Elective (3 cr. Hrs.)
16 Credit Hours
124 Total Credit Hours in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies