Criminal Justice and Criminology, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required for Degree: 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: 2.00
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.00
Four-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 Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create plan in Student Planning
- Get Involved
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CRJS 1100 Intro to Criminal Justice (5) | CRJS 2090 Criminology * (5) | CRJS 4050 Gender, Race & Crime (5) |
| Course 2 | HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310 (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module II * (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II * (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
- Plan for Study Abroad
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CRJS 3010 Research Methods * (5) | CRJS 3020 Stats for Research * (5) | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | CRJS Police Area I Reqt (5) | CRJS Courts Area II Reqt (5) | CRJS Corrections Area III Reqt (5) |
| Course 3 | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Find Internship or Research Opportunities
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Review Educational Plan
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CRJS 3120 Criminal Law * (5) | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | CRJS 4870* Senior Synthesis (3 or 5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module III * (5) | UCOR Module III * (5) |
General Elective (2 or 0) |
| Course 4 | UCOR Module III * (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- 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. 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 II
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 Challenge
Curriculum Notes
- A max. of 30 community college credits may apply to this specialization.
- 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.
- PSYC 3030 & 3050 fulfill CRJS 3010 & 3020 for students earning a double major in Psychology.
- If CRJS 4870 if taken for 3 credits, student may need a 2-credit general
elective to reach the 180 credits required to graduate.
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.