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

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
4.0

II. Communication

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9.0

III. Ethics, Fine Arts, History, or Humanities

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6.0

IV. Behavioral/Social Sciences

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3.0

V. History

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6.0

VI. Mathematics

(see Mathematics Placement)

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3.0

VII. Natural Sciences/Physical Sciences

Item #
Title
Credits
8
Sub-Total Credits
8.0

*LMU requires all first-time freshmen students with less than 15 credits of college credit to complete UACT 100. This credit does not include AP, CLEP, or Dual-enrollment credit.

Collateral Course Requirements

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9.0

Statistics

Choose One of the following:

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3.0

Select 6 hours from the following electives:

Recommended Electives

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Title
Credits

Additional Elective Requirements

Item #
Title
Credits
44
Sub-Total Credits
44.0
Total Credits
122