Minor in Criminal Justice

The Minor in Criminal Justice is designed to provide students with an introduction to criminal justice. It introduces students to basic concepts and terms in criminal justice as well as to the theory and practice of the criminal justice process. In addition, the minor seeks to develop each student’s capabilities for critical thinking and systematic analysis in relation to contemporary criminal justice issues. This minor is not approved for students majoring in Criminal Justice or for students majoring in Political Science whose subfield is Pre-Law and Legal Studies. Total Credit Hours Required: 15, of which at least 3 must be completed at The Citadel. For more information contact the Criminal Justice Department.

Structure of the Minor

Required Courses:
CRMJ201 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRMJ202 Criminology
CRMJ370 Police Systems & Practices
CRMJ380 Corrections

Electives: (choose one)
CRMJ371 Criminal Law
CRMJ372 Critical Issues in Law Enforcement
CRMJ373 Criminal Evidence
CRMJ375 Criminal Justice Agency Administration
CRMJ380 Corrections
CRMJ381 Organized Crime
CRMJ382 Drugs & Crime
CRMJ383 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
CRMJ384 International Crime
CRMJ385 Juvenile Delinquency
CRMJ386 Research Methods in Criminal Justice
CRMJ387 Criminal Investigation
CRMJ388 White Collar Crime
CRMJ390 Victimology
CRMJ391 Criminalistics
CRMJ392 Computer Crime
CRMJ465 Special Topics in Criminal Justice
CRMJ498 Independent Study
CRMJ499 Internship