Faculty: K. Bryant (Director), C. Swanson

The Criminal Justice program offers an interdisciplinary, issue-oriented program focusing upon the issues of crime, law enforcement, corrections, and the criminal justice system. The program's primary purpose is to prepare students to assume entry level positions in various criminal justice occupations and to eventually assume administrative responsibilities or do research in the field.

The Probation and Parole Specialization requires additional emphasis on knowledge and skills that will help remediate the offender into society.

The Forensic Studies Specialization gives students knowledge of the application of scientific disciplines to legal matters.

The Juvenile Justice Specialization offers students who plan to enter the juvenile field a more focused course of study. In addition to the core classes in criminal justice, students take a number of courses introducing them to factors that contribute to juvenile delinquency, the structure and operation of the juvenile justice system, treatment programs for juveniles, and case management techniques. Internships are also available.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general University requirements and General Studies requirements, students seeking the B.A. in Criminal Justice must meet the requirements listed below. A minimum grade of "C" is required for all core courses.

Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix at Course Listings/Descriptions.

General Studies (36 sh)
For additional information see the General Studies section of this catalog.

Juvenile Justice and Probation and Parole majors should take BSC 1010 to fulfill the natural science requirement. Probation and Parole majors should take SPC 2016 to fulfill the humanities/values component.

Common Prerequisites (0 sh)
None

Lower Division Electives (24 sh)
Sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4999) to meet this elective requirement.

Major (30 sh)

Major-Related (24 sh)

Upper Division Electives (6 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

Major (30 sh)

Major-Related (24-30 sh)

Upper Division Electives (0-6 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

Major (30 sh)

Major-Related (24 sh)

Upper Division Electives (6 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

Major (30 sh)

Major-Related Courses (24-27 sh)

Upper Division Electives (3-6 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

Criminal Justice Minor (12 sh)
The Minor in Criminal Justice consists of 12 sh of upper-division Criminal Justice courses, all of which must be completed at UWF with a grade of "C" or higher. Course requirements may not be met by directed studies.

Forensic Studies Minor (12 sh)
The Minor in Forensic Studies requires 12 sh of specified courses which must be completed at UWF with a grade of "C" or higher.

Juvenile Justice Minor (12 sh)
The Minor in Juvenile Justice is for students seeking job opportunities in juvenile justice. The minor introduces students to the juvenile justice system, explores issues related to juvenile delinquency, examines alternative programs available for treating delinquency, and teaches students case management skills. The minor is especially compatible with those in social science disciplines and social science-related professional fields. Directed studies may not be taken to fulfill course requirements. A grade of "C" or higher is required in all courses.