Objectives:
This minor is designed to provide students with an introduction to criminal justice, including theories of criminality, procedures in the criminal justice process, and the principal actors and institutions which interact with each other.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor 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.