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Criminology and Criminal Justice, Minor

Gain an introduction to a variety of criminology and criminal justice professions through a minor in criminology and criminal justice at 91Ů.A minor in criminology and criminal justice will provide you with a foundation for understanding the core concepts and values of these disciplines.

A total of 18 credits are required for the completion of 91Ů's criminology and criminal justice minor.

Criminology and Criminal Justice Required Courses
䴳1010Introduction to Criminal Justice3
䴳2050Multiculturalism for Criminal Justice Professionals3
䴳2150Criminology: Nature of Crime3
䴳3200Ethics in Criminal Justice3
Criminology and Criminal Justice Electives
Select two of the following:6
䴳2200
Policing & Society
䴳2250
Institutional & Community Corrections
䴳3100
Juvenile Justice & Delinquency
䴳3150
Contemporary Theories of Crime 1
䴳3300
Corporate & White Collar Crime
䴳3350
Understanding Serial Killers
䴳3400
Victimology & Victimization
䴳3450
Gender, Sexuality, and the Criminal Justice System
䴳3500
Race, Ethnicity, and the Criminal Justice System
䴳3600
Mental Health & Crime
䴳3700
Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice
䴳3750
Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice
䴳3800
Violence Against Women
䴳4050
Criminal Law & Procedure
䴳4150
Criminal Investigations
䴳4910
Criminology and Criminal Justice Internship
Total Credits18
1

Students are advised to take 䴳2150 Criminology: Nature of Crime (3 cr) prior to 䴳3150 Contemporary Theories of Crime (3 cr).

2

Students are advised to take 䴳2150 Criminology: Nature of Crime (3 cr) prior to 䴳3150 Contemporary Theories of Crime (3 cr)Ի䴳3700 Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3 cr) Ի䴳3700 Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3 cr) prior to 䴳3750 Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3 cr).

Continuation Standards

  • Cumulative GPA of at least 2.00.
  • Minimum grade of “C-” in all Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJ) Courses.

Apply for Admission

For admission questions, contact:

Social Work School Graduate Admissions Office
314-977-2752
socialwork@slu.edu

For program questions, contact:

Dyan McGuire, Ph.D., J.D.
Director of Criminology and Criminal Justice Programs
Associate professor of criminology and criminal justice
dyan.mcguire@slu.edu
314-977-2191