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2022-23 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-23 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Criminal Justice Administration, Law Enforcement Concentration, B.S.


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Criminal Justice Administration  
615-898-2630
Joshua Harms, interim chair
Joshua.Harms@mtsu.edu

Courses in the Department of Criminal Justice Administration provide students with a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the academic needs of those seeking careers in law enforcement, courts, corrections, and homeland security as well as those already employed in the criminal justice system and related agencies.

Academic Map


Following is a printable, suggested four-year schedule of courses:

Criminal Justice Administration, Law Enforcement, B.S., Academic Map  

Degree Requirements


General Education 41 hours
Major Requirements 48 hours
     Major Core    18 hours
     Law Enforcement Concentration    30 hours
Minor 15-18 hours
Electives 13-16 hours
TOTAL 120 hours

General Education (41 Hours)


General Education  requirements include courses in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.

Major Requirements (48 hours)


Minor (15-18 hours)


Electives (13-16 hours)


Curriculum: Criminal Justice Administration, Law Enforcement


Curricular listings include General Education  requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.

Following is a suggested pattern of study; however, consultation with the assigned advisor is necessary before each registration.

Freshman


Subtotal: 30 Hours


Sophomore


Subtotal: 32 Hours


Junior


Subtotal: 30 Hours


Senior


Subtotal: 28 Hours


NOTE:


*Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and successful completion (at least a C) of the first core courses: CJA 1100 , CJA 2200 , CJA 2400 , and CJA 2600 .

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