Criminal Justice, Minor
Minor in Criminal Justice (370001M)
Program Contact
Dr. Nancy Marion
Professor, Political Science
330-972-5551
nmarion@uakron.edu
The following information has official approval of the Department of Political Science and the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this minor is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.
The following courses constitute a “Minor in Criminal Justice” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the minor to be noted on the student’s record. At least 9 credits must be at the 300/400 level. Please refer to the University Requirements for Minor Areas of Study for specific graduation information regarding minors.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 9 | |
| Electives | 8 | |
| Additional Credits for Minor | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POLIT:100 | Government & Politics in the United States | 3 |
| POLIT:301 | Introduction to Political Research | 3 |
| POLIT:361 | Politics of the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 8 credits from the following: | 8 | |
| Crime, Punishment, Politics: A Comparative Perspective | ||
| Internship in Government & Politics 1 | ||
| Administering Prisons, Probation, and Parole | ||
| Policy Problems in Political Science | ||
| The Challenges of Police Work | ||
| Criminal Justice Topic: Current Issues | ||
| Constitutional Problems in Criminal Justice | ||
| Total Hours | 8 | |
| 1 | A maximum of 4 credits of internship can be applied to minor and must be in a Criminal Justice related field. |