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The criminal justice minor is offered for those students who are interested in a theoretical and practical education in the field of criminal justice. A minor in criminal justice requires a minimum of 18 credits. To complete the minor, students must complete each of the following courses:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CRJS 181 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJS 253 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CRJS 254 | Introduction to Policing | 3 |
| CRJS 324 | Courts and Sentencing | 3 |
| CRJS 355 | Criminological Theory | 3 |
| Select one additional 300- or 400-level criminal justice elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Please note that CRJS 181 is a prerequisite for all required minor courses and that CRJS 492 and GVPA 493 are not available to those minoring in criminal justice.