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Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies

Competencies

Upon completion of the Criminology and Criminal Justice program, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate Disciplinary Knowledge
    Exhibit descriptive knowledge of key theories, institutions, and processes related to the study and practice of criminology and criminal justice.
  2. Apply Critical Analysis and Multiple Perspectives
    Interpret and apply historical and contemporary issues in criminology and criminal justice using multiple analytical perspectives.
  3. Conduct Research and Evaluate Policy
    Develop and conduct research using quantitative and qualitative methods and critically evaluate criminal justice policies and practices through the analysis of empirical data.
  4. Communicate Professionally
    Effectively articulate ideas and research findings related to criminal justice in both oral and written forms.
  5. Apply Technology in Criminal Justice Practice
    Demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging technologies used in the study and practice of criminal justice.

Degree Requirements

  1. It is the student's responsibility to read the catalog and be familiar with and fulfill all the requirements for the degree.
  2. Complete a minimum of 120 sch.
  3. At least 30 sch must be completed at UTPB.
  4. At least 24 of the last 30 must be taken at UTPB.
  5. At least 48 sch must be taken at the upper level.
  6. Complete a minor. Refer to the catalog for specific requirements.
  7. Obtain at least a C grade in ALL MAJOR courses. Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or C in all courses applicable toward the degree.
  8. Students who enrolled in a Texas public institution of higher education as first-time freshman in the Fall 2007 and thereafter are not permitted to drop more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career (Texas Administrative Code 4.10). This limit includes all transfer work taken at a Texas institution of higher education.

During the semester in which a student intends to graduate, a degree check & the appropriate forms must be submitted to the Academic Advisor. Check class schedule for dates.

General Education Requirements

Communication

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENGL 1301Composition I

3
ENGL 1302Composition II

3
Total Credit Hours:6

History (U.S. History)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
HIST 1301History Of The Us To 1877

3
HIST 1302History Of The Us Since 1877

3
Total Credit Hours:6

Language, Philosophy, and Culture

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COMM 1301Introduction to the Study of Communication

3
ENGL 2322British Literature To 1800

3
ENGL 2323British Literature Since 1800

3
ENGL 2327American Literature To 1865

3
ENGL 2328American Literature Since 1865

3
PHIL 2300Introduction to Philosophy

3
SPAN 2311Intermediate Spanish I

3
SPAN 2312Intermediate Spanish II

3
SPAN 2320Introduction to Latin American Studies

3
UNIV 1301Honors Freshman Seminar I

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Mathematics

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MATH 1314College Algebra

3
MATH 1324Applications Of Discrete Math

3
MATH 1332Contemporary Math I

3
MATH 1342Elementary Statistics

3
MATH 2412Precalculus

4
MATH 2413Calculus I

4
STAT 2301Introductory Statistics I

3
Total Credit Hours:3-4

Life and Physical Science

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ASTR 1301Descriptive Astronomy

3
BIOL 1306General Biology I

3
BIOL 1307General Biology II

3
BIOL 1308Biology For Non Science Majors

3
CHEM 1311General Chemistry I

3
CHEM 1312General Chemistry II

3
GEOL 1301Physical Geology

3
GEOL 1302Historical Geology

3
PHYS 2325University Physics I

3
PHYS 2326University Physics II

3
Total Credit Hours:6

Political Science (U.S., State of Texas and Local Government)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PLSC 2305American National Politics

3
PLSC 2306State And Local Politics

3
UNIV 2301Honors Sophomore Seminar I

3
Total Credit Hours:6

Creative Arts

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ARTS 1301Art Appreciation

3
ARTS 1303Art History Survey I

3
ARTS 1304Art History Survey II

3
DRAM 1310Introduction To Theatre Arts

3
MUSI 1301Jazz, Pop, and Rock

3
MUSI 1306Music Appreciation

3
UNIV 1302Honors Freshman Seminar II

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Social and Behavioral Science

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ECON 2301Principles Of Macroeconomics

3
ECON 2302Principles Of Microeconomics

3
LEAD 1301Introduction to Leadership Studies

3
PSYC 1301Introduction To Psychology

3
SOCI 1301Introduction to Sociology

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Component Area

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COMM 1315Introduction to Public Speaking

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Component Area Option

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COMM 1115Communication Lab

1
ASTR 1101Descriptive Astronomy Lab

1
BIOL 1106General Biology I Lab

1
BIOL 1107General Biology II Lab

1
BIOL 1108Biology Non Science Majors Lab

1
CHEM 1111General Chemistry Lab I

1
CHEM 1112General Chemistry II Lab

1
GEOL 1101Physical Geology Laboratory

1
GEOL 1102Historical Geology Laboratory

1
PHYS 2125University Physics I Laboratory

1
PHYS 2126University Physics II Laboratory

1
Total Credit Hours:2-3

Total Credit Hours: 42

CCJS Required Core Courses

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CCJS 1301Introduction to Criminal Justice Studies

3
CCJS 3302Research Methods

3
CCJS 3305Policing in America

3
CCJS 4303Theories of Criminal Behavior

3
CCJS 4306Corrections in America

3
CCJS 4309Applied Practices in Criminal Justice

3
 
CCJS 4307Senior Internship

3
Or
CCJS 4308Senior Seminar

3

Total Credit Hours: 21

CCJS Electives

Students much choose 6 courses with a CCJS prefix that are not used in the required core section.

Total Credit Hours: 18

Minor

Students may choose any minor.

Total Credit Hours: 18

Electives

Any additional hours needed to reach the 120 semester credit hours total and 48 upper level hours.

Total Credit Hours: 21