Criminal Justice and Criminology, BA/MA, Five-Year Plan
Five-Year Plan for the Bachelor & Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology
Sample Plan for New Students
This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites.
Important Major Information
- Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180
- Credits in Major: 68 undergraduate + 36 graduate
- Minimum Major GPA: 3.5
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.5
Five-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | Modern Language 1150 (5) | Modern Language 1250 (5) | Modern Language 1350 (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor and Faculty Advisor
- Learn more about this dual-degree option from Faculty Advisor
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CRJS 1100 – Intro to Criminal Justice (5) | CRJS 2090 – Criminology (5) | †HIST 1200, 1210 OR 2310 (5) |
| Course 2 | CRJS Police Area I Requirement (5) | CRJS Courts Area II Requirement (5) | CRJS Corrections Area III Requirement (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
†Choose HIST 1200 – Constructing Past & Present I (5), HIST 1210 – Constructing Past & Present II (5), OR HIST 2310 – US in the World (5)
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Faculty Advisor
- Attend MACJ Open House
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CRJS 3010 – Research Methods (5) | General Elective (5) | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | CRJS 3120 – Criminal Law (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | CRJS 3020 – Criminal Justice Statistics (5) |
| Course 3 | CRJS 4050 – Gender, Race & Crime (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Find Internship or Research Opportunities
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Apply to MACJ by December
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) | CRJS 4870 – Senior Synthesis (3 or 5) |
| Course 2 | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) | CRJS 5030 – Law & Social Control (3) | General Elective (5 or 3) |
| Course 3 | CRJS 5010 – Criminal Justice Theory (3) | CRJS 5040 – Org Theory & Analysis in Criminal Justice (3) | CRJS 5100 – Theory & Research in Police, Courts, Corrections (3) |
| Course 4 | CRJS 5020 – Advanced Crim Theory (3) |
CRJS 5060 Research Methods (3) | CRJS 5070 – Statistical Analysis + CRJS 5080 – Lab (3+1) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Meet with MACJ advisor
- Apply for College Graduation
| Course | Summer | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CRJS 5050 – CJ Ethics & Decision-Making (3) | CRJS Elective (3) | CRJS Elective (3) | CRJS Elective (3) |
| Course 2 | CRJS 5900 – CJ Capstone (3) | CRJS Elective (3) | CRJS Elective (3) | CRJS Elective (3) |
| Course 3 | CRJS Elective (3) | CRJS Elective (3); OR CRJS Elective (2) & Thesis (1) | CRJS Elective (3); OR CRJS Elective (2) & Thesis (1) |
CRJS Elective (3); OR CRJS Elective (2) & Thesis (1) |
Year 5 Steps for Success
- Apply for Graduate Graduation on MySeattleU for MA Degree
- Meet with MACJ Advisor
- Continue Post Grad Planning
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements.
Module I:
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II:
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning
Module III:
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- Please refer to the Course Catalog (https://catalog.seattleu.edu/) for a full list of approved courses that fulfill Areas I, II & III and all CRJS specialization electives.
- A maximum of 30 community college credits may apply to this program.
- Students need to reach 180 total undergraduate credits, but the Master’s CRJS courses that will be taken during senior year will count towards those 180 credits. Then after the 4 years of college, students will have 36 graduate credits to complete to get their master’s degree. CRJS-4870 Senior Synthesis may be taken for 3 or 5 credits. If taken for 3 credits, more credits in general elective might be needed to reach the undergraduate number of credits needed.
- Students admitted to this program must have a cumulative and a
major/program grade point average of 3.50 in order to be admitted for MA studies and take graduate courses during their Senior year; otherwise, they will terminate with the BA degree only. Students with Junior standing may be admitted to the dual degree program if they have a minimum cumulative and a major/program grade point average of 3.50. - Keep in mind that credits in undergraduate classes (classes that start with a 1, 2, 3, or 4 – ex: CRJS-2090) are different than credits in master’s-level classes (classes that start with a 5 – ex: CRJS-5060). When master’s-level classes are listed for 3 credits, that’s an amount of work that can feel equivalent to 5 undergraduate credits.
- This accelerated option only saves time for students who don’t have more than 45 credits of transfer credits when they come to SU. Otherwise, it would make more sense for those with many transfer credits to complete an undergraduate degree in CRJS and then complete the 2-year Master’s in CRJS.
- For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.
Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.
Visit the Seattle U Advising Services page for support or reach out to the Advising Center. Email CAS Advising at ASCAdvising@seattleu.edu.
Resources for Success
Soar during your time here:
- Find support for academic success, inclusion, and professional formation from the Student Success division.
- Receive equal access to courses, programs, and activities with Disability Services.
- Find the perfect spot to study at the Lemieux Library.
- Get answers to common questions at the Student Resource Network.
Excel in every class:
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs.
- Strengthen your writer’s voice at the Writing Center.
- Level up your skills at the Math Lab.
Source the best research:
- Connect with your librarians for support on research and assignments.
- Search the expansive network of books, eBooks, databases, journals and more.
Graduate on time:
- Map out your degre plan with academic advising.
- Keep your momentum going with Summer Programs.
Build your future career:
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office.
- Explore career options at the “What Can I Do With This Major” page.