Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Small Business Management

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is a 42-course, 126-credit degree. This program educates students to be critical thinkers and understand the operations and impact of the criminal justice field. Core courses in the major allow students to study the criminal justice process; causes of crime and its impact; law enforcement systems; and the legal adjudication procedures and systems. This major prepares students for careers in law enforcement, social services, security businesses, and correctional services.

Concentration in Small Business Management

The Small Business Management Concentration is a 6 course, 18 credit concentration that focuses on issues relevant to individuals who are currently, or are interested in, leading their own small business. This concentration will give students writing, communication and business development skills that assist them to lead a profitable small business within the context of their community.

Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 126

Required Curriculum

World Cultures Course (3 Cr.)
Aesthetic Awareness & Creative Expression Course  (3 Cr.)
Literary Perspectives Course (3 Cr.)
Values & Ethical Reasoning Course  (3 Cr.)
Science & Technology Course  (3 Cr.)
Global Issues Course (3 Cr.)
Criminal Justice Electives (9 Cr.)
Core Electives (Must be 300 level or higher) (6 Cr.)
General Education Electives (12 Cr.)
Open Electives (8 Cr.)

CJ 100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (Cr: 3)
CJ 151 - Criminal Law (Cr: 3)
CJ 200 - Criminology (Cr: 3)
CJ 205 - American Court System (Cr: 3)
CJ 215 - Corrections (Cr: 3)
CJ 230 - Technology Applications in Criminal Justice (Cr: 3)
CJ 489 - Senior Research (Cr: 3)
CJ 490 - Senior Thesis (Cr: 3)
CHE 230 - Forensic Science (Cr: 3)
EC 201 - Experience, Competency and Belonging (Cr: 3
EC 355 - Career Transitions (Cr: 4)
ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
LST 305 - Applied Research Methods (Cr: 3)
MTH 126 - Applied Statistics (Cr: 3)
Satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement
PSY 100 - General Psychology (Cr: 3)
Satisfies the Individual & Society General Education Requirement 
PSY 212 - Psychopathology and Clinical Science (Cr: 3)
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (Cr: 3)

Total Number of Credits Required for Concentration: 18

BUS 309 - Project Management (Cr: 3)
BUS 328 - Sales Management (Cr: 3)
BUS 380 - Small Business Management (Cr: 3)
BUS 415 - Business Negotiation (Cr: 3)
BUS 460 - Brand Management (Cr: 3)
CMM 203 - Public Relations (Cr: 3)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

Effectively communicate in writing and through oral communication.
Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the criminal justice field
Apply lessons and make connections between the General Education curriculum and the study of criminal justice
Design, execute and present a personal project, which synthesizes and applies, selected knowledge, skills and experiences appropriate to the students’ personal and professional goals and/or their chosen area of specialization.
Demonstrate foundational knowledge of criminal justice and criminology, including practical and technical skills and competencies required by many law enforcement agencies and private security firms.

In addition to fulfilling the outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program, students completing the concentration in Small Business Management will:

Understand how to manage the financial, sales and public relations issues associated with small business ownership.
Demonstrate the writing, critical thinking, presentation and business development skills necessary to succeed in promoting and managing a small business.
Demonstrate capacity to communicate and negotiate with suppliers, potential investors, customers and employees.
Recognize the role of promotion, customer service and public relations in profitability running a small business.
Understand the role of effective project management and delegation to meet small business needs.