Psychology, Criminal Justice Concentration, B.A.

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Psychology Program Description and Learning Outcomes

Concentration Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Concentration in Criminal Justice explores the connection between psychological concepts and the criminal justice system, including the characteristics and motivations of perpetrators and victims. Students will also understand how psychological principles influence areas such as crime prevention, rehabilitation and policing tactics. In addition, student will also learn how to apply psychological concepts to legal issues such as child custody, courtroom dynamics and public safety, as well as examine the spectrum of policing theories, concepts and practices as they apply to modern society.

BA Psychology Core

PS 1000 - Overcoming Prejudice and Discrimination (4 Credits) meets LAS 2 requirement
PS 1110 - Introduction to Psychology (4 credits) meets LAS 4 requirement
PS 2115 - Writing and Research in the Social Sciences (4 credits)
PS 2310 - Statistics for the Social Sciences (4 credits)
PS 4000 - Issues in Professional Practice: Psychology (4 credits)
PS 4220 - Research Methods (4 credits)

Criminal Justice Concentration

Select 5 courses from the following list:

CJ 1110 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (4 credits)
CJ 3110 - Juvenile Delinquency (4 credits)
CJ 3150 - Victimology (4 credits)
CJ 3170 (PS 3170) - Forensic Psychology (4 credits)
CJ 3210 - Contemporary Law Enforcement (4 credits)
PS 2050 - Social Psychology (4 credits)
PS 3210 - Abnormal Psychology (4 credits)
SO 3150 - Deviance (4 credits)

BA/BS Liberal Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum

Please visit the Liberal Arts and Sciences Options for courses that meet the LAS requirements.

WR 1015 - Writing in the Liberal Arts and Sciences I 4 credits
WR 1020 - Writing in the Liberal Arts and Sciences II 4 credits
MT 1020 - College Algebra (4 credits) or higher
LAS 1 - On Being Human (4 credits)
LAS 2 - Communities in America (4 credits)
LAS 3 - The Creative Arts (4 credits)
LAS 4 - Social Sciences (4 credits)
LAS 5 - Lab Science (4 credits)
LAS 6 - Humanities (4 credits)
LAS 7 - Global Perspectives (4 credits)

Electives

Select additional electives to meet 120 credits required for a bachelor’s degree.

Elective Courses