Criminal Justice (Justice Studies Specialization), B.A. in C.J.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• exhibit a sound understanding of the myths of the criminal justice system and demonstrate meaningful knowledge of issues and dilemmas of problem-solving in a pluralistic society.
• exhibit quantitative and qualitative social science skills that will allow them to meaningfully analyze empirically developed data and engage in program assessment.
• demonstrate sophisticated thinking and writing in critical, programmatic, and evaluative venues and demonstrate the ability to approach knowledge from a variety of epistemological traditions.
• demonstrate a solid grounding in a variety of ethical systems to enhance their ability to conduct themselves as ethical persons in complex and demanding situations.
• conduct constant self-reflection as required to be an effective philosopher/practitioner amidst the American diversity in race, ethnicity, gender and class.

Contact Information

601 Ansari Business Building
(775) 784-6164

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Graduation Requirements

• Total Units | 120
• Cumulative GPA | 2.0
• University GPA | 2.0
• Major GPA | 2.0
• Residency Requirement |  30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
• Major Residency Requirement | 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
• Upper-Division Requirement | 42 Upper-Division Units

I. Core General Education Requirements (24-27 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy  .”

Students must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course description.

II. Additional Core Requirements (3 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

III. Additional College Requirements (6-20 units)

Units may vary depending on initial course placement in foreign language coursework.

IV. Major Requirements (63 units)

V. Minor Requirements (0 units)

While a minor is not required for the Criminal Justice (Justice Studies Specialization) option since there is required justice studies related supporting course work (21 units), students may select a minor to expand their knowledge and skills, but selecting a minor will require additional coursework. Please see an advisor if a minor is selected.

VI. Electives (7-27 units)

Students will need to take general elective courses to meet the 120 unit degree requirement. Students need to be aware of the need 42 unit upper-division requirement when selecting general electives. (Please see an advisor if there are questions or for assistance).

VII. Recommended Schedule

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