Criminal Justice (B.S.)
This program is designed to prepare individuals for entry or advancement in the following fields related to Criminal Justice: law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, administration, domestic violence, mental health, and other community-based programs that exist for victims, offenders, and their families.
Students will:
- possess a broad and interdisciplinary understanding of the psychosocial, cultural, ethical, and political dimensions of criminal justice in contemporary society.
- demonstrate an ability to understand and apply ethical thinking and behavior as it relates to their work environment.
- demonstrate an understanding of research methodology and the interpretation of information as it applies to criminal justice.
- demonstrate a working knowledge of criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole, US and NH constitutional law, and advocacy.
Students in the Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice programs are encouraged to select the following courses to meet a portion of their general education requirements:
- HUMN 505 Introduction to Ethics
- PSY 501 Introduction to Psychology OR
- SOC 501 Introduction to Sociology
| Early Course Group |
Taken early in the degree program. |
| CRIT 500 |
Critical Thinking |
4 cr |
| CMPL 511 |
Software Tools |
4 cr |
| ENG 500 |
Writing Process |
4 cr |
| MATH 502 |
College Math |
4 cr |
| COMM 550, 551, or 553 |
Communication Requirement |
4 cr |
| CRIM 500 |
Introduction to Criminology |
4 cr |
| POL 554 |
Law and Society |
4 cr |
| Middle Course Group |
Taken in the middle of the degree program. |
| CRIM 555 |
The Criminal Justice System |
4 cr |
| CRIM 600 |
Crime Prevention and Control |
4 cr |
| Upper Course Group |
Taken near the end of the degree program. |
| CRIM 603 |
Victim Rights and Advocacy |
4 cr |
| CRIM 606 |
Corrections, Probation, and Parole |
4 cr |
| CRIM 607 |
Constitutional Law |
4 cr |
| Elective 1 |
500-numbered or 600-numbered major elective 1 |
4 cr |
| Elective 2 |
600-numbered elective 2 |
4 cr |
| Capstone Course |
Taken after all other requirements in the major. |
| CRIM 650 |
Integrative: Criminal Justice |
4 cr |
| Anytime Courses |
Choose courses of interest in these areas at any time to fill openings in your degree program. |
| Arts and Culture |
4 cr |
| Literature and Ideas |
4 cr |
| History and Politics |
4 cr |
| Social Science |
4 cr |
| Science (2 Courses) |
8 cr |
| General Electives |
Choose additional courses to reach required total of 124 credits. |
| Global Perspectives Requirement |
Choose 1 course designated as a Global Perspectives (GP) course. |
| Total |
124 cr (minimum) |
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*Important Note: Transfer credits, Exams, Prior Learning Credit, and grades earned will impact the above.
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Credit for Prior Learning and Training
Granite State College gives Criminal Justice degree candidates the opportunity to earn credit for other learning experiences through transfer credit, academic testing, and evaluation of training programs such as those offered in the military or by the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Academy. Granite State College has evaluated the entire Academy curriculum, and is now offering credit for in-service courses.
Important Notice
Background checks are completed for most positions in the field of criminal justice, and normally also required for any internship. Applicants or current students who have had arrests or convictions may not be eligible for employment. Opportunities for a career in Criminal Justice and closely related fields will require that individuals demonstrate the required psychological, personal, and legal qualifications.
Option in Criminal Justice Administration
| Required Courses in the Major |
| CRIM 500 |
Introduction to Criminology |
| CRIM 555 |
The Criminal Justice System** |
| CRIM 607 |
Constitutional Law** |
| MGMT 500 |
Principles of Management |
| MGMT 566 |
Organizational Behavior** |
| POL 554 |
Law and Society |
| Two courses from: |
| CRIM 600 |
Crime Prevention and Control |
| CRIM 603 |
Victim Rights and Advocacy |
| CRIM 606 |
Corrections, Probation and Parole** |
| Electives in the Major |
| Two Management- related electives (one must be upper-level). |
| Transfer courses may be used to meet these requirements |
| Integrative Experience |
| CRIM 650 |
Integrative: Integrative: Criminal Justice ** |
| **Note: These courses have prerequisites |
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