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Criminology and Criminal Justice, Minor

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Criminology and Criminal Justice , Minor

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Enhance your ASU degree with a minor that exposes you to the complex facets impacting the causes of crime and success of potential prevention methods. Join one of the nation's top-ranked schools in a program that will help prepare you to make a meaningful impact on your community.
Description ▲

The minor program in criminology and criminal justice allows students in other undergraduate programs at ASU to explore issues of crime, law and the criminal justice system. The program provides students with the tools to analyze complex issues and policies within the criminal justice system, enhancing their ability to understand the nature of crime and the system response to lawbreaking.

In addition to the three required courses, which provide a solid understanding of the field, each student selects electives to meet specific interests.

At a glance ▲

Curriculum ▲
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Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
Minor requirements:
At minimum, be in junior standing to take upper-division courses.
Complete CRJ 100 as the prerequisite for all upper-division CRJ courses.
Complete a minimum of 18 credit hours of graded classroom and online coursework (internship or independent study not applicable).
Complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of CRJ resident credit at ASU.
Consider meeting with a criminal justice advisor prior to registration.
Required courses (12 credits)
CRJ 100: Introduction to Criminal Justice (SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
CRJ 309: Criminology (SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
CRJ 203: Courts and Sentencing or CRJ 230: Introduction to Policing or CRJ 240: Introduction to Corrections
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
CRJ 305: Gender, Crime, and Criminal Justice (SOBE) or CRJ 306: Race, Ethnicity, Crime, and Criminal Justice (CIVI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
Elective courses (6 credits)
Choose any two CRJ courses at the 300-level or higher.
Upper Division CRJ Elective
6 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 6
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment requirements ▲

GPA Requirement: 2.00

Incompatible Majors: BS in criminology and criminal justice; BS in public service and public policy with the following concentrations: criminology, law and policy, or emergency management and homeland security

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Applicants are asked to meet with a criminal justice advisor prior to registration.

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.
Attend online▲
ASU Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.

Career opportunities▲

Graduates of the criminology and criminal justice minor find a strong job market in the public and private sectors. Employment opportunities exist in:

  • bank fraud investigation
  • corrections
  • the court system
  • domestic terrorism investigation
  • federal agencies
  • homeland security
  • law enforcement
  • legal offices
  • parole offices
  • private security
  • probation offices
  • victim advocate agencies

Graduates also may pursue advanced degrees in law, criminology and criminal justice, and other social science disciplines. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
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