Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Curriculum
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BA Criminal Justice Curriculum
| Program | Credits |
|---|---|
| Total | 121 |
| Core and Major Education | 91 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Restricted Electives | 12 |
| Free Electives | 12 |
Florida Tech’s Bachelor’s of Arts in Criminal Justice degree program provides you with a solid foundation in the field of criminal justice through a selection of online criminal justice courses from the legal system, research methods, theories of criminal behavior, law enforcement systems, crime analysis and homeland security. Below is a complete listing of Florida Tech’s BA Criminal Justice courses, programs and college credits.
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BA Criminal Justice Courses
| Program | Core and Major Education | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total Core and Major Education Credits | 91 | |
| ASC 1006 | Mastering eLearning Requirement for all Florida Tech University Online students |
1 |
| Computers (choose one) | 3 | |
| CIS 1130 | Basic Computer Skills
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| CIS 1140 | Business Computer Skills
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| COM 1101 | Composition and Rhetoric
Requirement: Passing grade on the placement test or prerequisite course (COM 0110) |
3 |
| COM 1102 | Writing About Literature
Prerequisite: COM 1101 |
3 |
| Communications (choose one 2000-level or higher communications course) | 3 | |
| COM 2223 | Scientific & Technical Communications (Recommenced) |
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| COM 2224 | Business and Professional Writing
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| CRM 1000 | Introduction to Criminal Justice
Requirement: Computer Literacy is Mandatory |
3 |
| CRM 1246 | Introduction to Law and the Legal System
Prerequisite: CRM 1000; may be taken with CRM 1000 |
3 |
| CRM 2002 | Correctional Systems
Prerequisite: CRM 3104 |
3 |
| CRM 2201 | Criminology
Prerequisite: COM 1102 and PSY 1411 |
3 |
| CRM 2203 | Delinquency and Prevention
Prerequisite: CRM 2201 |
3 |
| CRM 2244 | Substantive Criminal Law
Prerequisite: CRM 1246 |
3 |
| CRM 2702 | Criminal Investigation
Prerequisite: CRM 1000 |
3 |
| CRM 3012 | Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Prerequisite: COM 1101, CRM 1000 |
3 |
| CRM 3104 | Law Enforcement Systems
Prerequisite: EST 2703 |
3 |
| CRM 3507 | Community Policing
Prerequisite: CRM 3104 |
3 |
| CRM 3901 | Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Prerequisite: CRM 3012 |
3 |
| CRM 4108 | Police Organizations and Administration
Prerequisite: CRM 3507 |
3 |
| CRM 4406 | Homeland Security and Terrorism
Requirement: Successful completion of 90 credit hours |
3 |
| CRM 4712 | Criminal Justice Ethics
Prerequisite: CRM 3012 |
3 |
| CRM 4900 | Practical Problem-Solving in Criminal Justice 1 Requirement: CRM 3012 |
3 |
| CRM 4901 | Practical Problem-Solving in Criminal Justice 2 Requirement: CRM 3012 |
3 |
| CRM 4902 | Quality Enhancement Plan 2 Prerequisite: CRM 4900 |
3 |
| EST 2703 | Statistics
Prerequisite: MTH 1701 or higher |
3 |
| HUM 2051 | Civilization 1: Ancient Through Medieval
Prerequisite: COM 1102 |
3 |
| HUM 2052 | Civilization 2: Renaissance Through Modern
Prerequisite: COM 1102 |
3 |
| MTH 1701 | College Algebra
Requirement: Passing grade on the placement test or prerequisite course (MTH 0111) |
3 |
| PSY 1411 | Introduction to Psychology
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3 |
| PSY 3100 | Law and Psychology
Prerequisite: PSY 3012 |
3 |
| PSY 3541 | Psychology of Leadership
Prerequisite: PSY 1411 |
3 |
| Multicultrual Studies (choose one) | 3 | |
| PSY 3441 | Social Psychology
Prerequisite: PSY 1411 |
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| PSY 3344 | Multicultural Issues Prerequisite: PSY 1411 |
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| Physical/Life Sciences | 6 | |
| EDS 1021 | General Physical Science
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| EDS 1022 | General Biological Science
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| Program | Electives | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total Elective Credits | 6 | |
| Humanities (choose one) | 3 | |
| HUM 1015 | Mythology
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| HUM 1020 | Art Appreciation
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| HUM 1021 | Integrated Arts
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| HUM 1023 | Philosophy of Human Nature
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| HUM 1024 | Religions of the World 1: Western Religions
(Recommended) |
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| HUM 1025 | Religions of the World 2: Eastern Religions | |
| HUM 3275 | Contemporary Literature
Prerequisites: HUM 2051 and HUM 2052 |
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| Social Science (choose one) | 3 | |
| PSY 1462 | Substance Abuse
(Recommended) |
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| PSF 4106 | Crisis and Conflict
Prerequisites: CRM 3012 or PSY 3012 |
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| PSF 4107 | Courtroom Psychology Prerequisites: CRM 3012 or PSY 3012 |
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| PSY 3542 | Survey of Industrial/Organizational Psychology
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| PSY 3761 | Abnormal Psychology
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| Program | Restricted Electives | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total Restricted Elective Credits | 12 | |
| Restricted Electives (choose four) | 12 | |
| CRM 3246 | Law of Criminal Procedure
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| CRM 3407 | White Collar Crime
Prerequisite: CRM 3406 |
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| CRM 3511 | Introduction to Crime Analysis
Prerequisites: CRM 3012 |
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| CRM 3522 | Community Corrections
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| CRM 4810 | Serial Killers
Requirement: Fourth-year standing Prerequisite: CRM 3012 or PSY 3012 |
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| CRM 4830 | Organized Crime Requirement: Fourth-year standing Prerequisite: CRM 3012 or PSY 3012 |
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| Program | Free Electives | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total Free Elective Credits | 12 | |
| Free Electives (choose four) | 12 | |
| CRM 3999 | Directed Study in Criminal Justice Requirement: Instructor approval Prerequisite: CRM 3012 |
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| CRM 4107 | Victimology Prerequisites: CRM 2702 and PSY 3100 |
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| CRM 4511 | Grant Writing and Program Development in Criminal Justice Requirement: Fourth-year standing Prerequisite: CRM 2201 |
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| CRM 4820 | Violent Crime Requirement: Fourth-year standing Prerequisite: CRM 2702 |
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| EMG 3325 | Public Administration
Requirement: Third-year standing |
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Note: All courses are subject to change. Please consult the official Florida Institute of Technology catalog for the most current information.
