Criminal Justice and Criminology, BA, Two-Year Plan
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology
Sample Plan for New Students
The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed an equivalent to the following:
| Seattle University Course Number and Title | Washington State Community College Common Course Number |
|---|---|
| Language 1150, 1250, and 1350 | Foreign Language or ASL 121, 122 and 123 or demonstrated proficiency |
| HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310 | HIST 126, 127, 128, 136, 137, 146, 147 or 148 |
For more details on course equivalency, visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide. Some courses not listed on the Transfer Equivalency Guide may still transfer to SU. For courses not found on this tool, compare course descriptions with SU’s course catalog to determine equivalent courses at your college/university:
http://catalog.seattleu.edu/
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20
o HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310
o Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated
proficiency - Credits in Major: 68
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
Resources for Success
- Plan your courses using MySeattleU.
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office.
- Utilize Learning Assistance Programs for academic support.
- Visit Advising Services for more guidance.
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II * (5) | UCOR Module II * (5) |
| Course 2 | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) | CRJS 2090 Criminology * (5) | Courts Area II Requirement (5) |
| Course 3 | CRJS 1100 Introduction to Criminal Justice (5) |
Police Area I Requirement (5) | Corrections Area III Reqmt (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Faculty Advisor
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
- Submit Course Plan for approval via MySeattleU
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CRJS 3010 Criminal Justice Research Methods * (5) |
UCOR Module III * (5) | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | CRJS 3120 Criminal Law * (5) | CRJS 3020 Criminal Justice Statistics * (5) | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | CRJS 4050 Gender, Race & Crime (5) |
CRJS Specialization Elective (5) | CRJS 4870 Senior Synthesis * (3 or 5) |
| Course 4 | General Elective (2 or 0) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
- Apply for Graduation
- Continue Post Graduation 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. Some courses
have been fulfilled by your associate degree coursework and
requirements in your major. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites
and www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and
Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements.
Satisfied in Major: 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:
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges OR
- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- A maximum of 30 community college credits may apply to this
specialization - Please refer to the Course Catalog (https://catalog.seattleu.edu/) for full list of approved courses that fulfill Areas I, II & III and all CRJS specialization electives.
- PSYC 3030 & 3050 fulfill CRJS 3010 & 3020 for students earning a
double major in Psychology. - If CRJS 4870 is taken for 3 credits, student may need a 2-
credit general elective to reach the 180 credits required to graduate.