Faculty:  K.M. Bryant (Director), K.A. Johnson, J.C. Kunselman, A.M. Robinson, C.G. Swanson

The Criminal Justice program focuses on 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 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.

The Probation and Parole Specialization provides criminal justice majors with additional emphasis on knowledge and skills that will help remediate the offender into society.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general University requirements, students seeking the B.A. in Criminal Justice must meet the requirements listed below. A minimum grade of "C" is required for all Criminal Justice core courses (21 sh). CCJ 3024 should be taken as the first course in the major.

Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix in the back of this catalog.

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)

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.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SPECIALIZATION

Major-Related (12 sh)
12 semester hours of supporting coursework, to include a minimum of 6 semester hours of 3000/4000 level courses, to be selected with and approved by the student's advisor, are required. These courses may vary from student to student depending on individual needs and objectives. Suggested sources of supporting coursework are accounting, computer science, environmental studies, foreign language, legal studies, political science, public administration, sociology, statistics, social work, and psychology.

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.

FORENSIC STUDIES SPECIALIZATION

Major-Related (12 sh)
12 semester hours of supporting coursework, to include a minimum of 3 semester hours of 3000/4000 level courses, to be selected with and approved by the student's advisor, are required. These courses may vary from student to student depending on individual needs and objectives. Suggested sources of supporting coursework are accounting, computer science, environmental studies, foreign language, legal studies, political science, public administration, sociology, statistics, social work, and psychology.

Upper Division Electives (3 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.

JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIZATION

Upper Division Electives (3 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.

PROBATION AND PAROLE SPECIALIZATION

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.

MINORS
CCJ 3024, The American Criminal Justice System, should be taken as the first course in any Criminal Justice minor. Courses must be completed at UWF with a grade of "C" or higher. Requirements may not be met with directed studies courses.

Criminal Justice Minor (15 sh)
The Criminal Justice minor provides an overview of the criminal justice system.

Forensic Studies Minor (15 sh)
The Forensic Studies minor supplements coursework in majors related to criminal justice. It prepares students for careers in investigation as well as graduate study.

Juvenile Justice Minor (15 sh)
This is an interdisciplinary minor 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.

Probation and Parole Minor (15 sh)
The Probation and Parole minor provides an academic program for majors outside the Criminal Justice program who are interested in the remediation of offenders into society.