Bachelor of Science

BS in Criminology and Criminal Justice

The Criminology and Criminal Justice major emphasizes theory, research, policy and practice of criminal justice that prepares students to pursue careers in the field of Criminal Justice and/or enter progressive degree programs including graduate and law school. The program offers Internships with professional agencies. Students may participate in the Criminal Justice Society. Students who are contemplating going to law school are encouraged to consider completing the pre-law additional curriculum located on page “Pre-Professional Curriculum Section” of the catalog.

General Education

I. LMU Specific Courses

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
4

II. Communication

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Title
Credits
9
Sub-Total Credits
9

III. Ethics, Fine Arts, History, or Humanities

This category requires 2 (two) classes for 6 (six) credit hours.  Criminology and Criminal Justice majors will take PHIL 210 as their first class and then choose one (1) other course from the list provided.  Students must choose a different prefix for this second class.

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

IV. Behavioral/Social Sciences

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

V. History

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Title
Credits
6
Sub-Total Credits
6

VI. Mathematics

(see Mathematics Placement)

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Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
3

VII. Natural Sciences/Physical Sciences

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Title
Credits
8
Sub-Total Credits
8

*LMU requires all first-time freshmen students with less than 15 credits of college credit to complete UACT 100.

Select 6 hours from the following electives:

Recommended Electives

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Credits

Collateral Course Requirements

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9

Additional Elective Requirements

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Title
Credits
44
Sub-Total Credits
44
Total Credits
123-126