Applied Studies BA with Criminal Justice Concentration

The BA in Applied Studies with a concentration in Criminal Justice is comprised of 120 credit hours: 51 credit hours in the major, 24 credit hours in Criminal Justice concentration, the 48 credit hours of University Core Requirements and 21 credit hours of Electives. 

I. Foundational Skills (6 credit hours)

• ECON 201 or 202 Microeconomics or Macroeconomics (3 credit hours)
• CPST XXX World Geography (3 credit hours)

II. Communication Skills (9 credit hours)

COMM 175 Introduction to Communication (3 credit hours)

Writing Skills -- Select one course from the following: (3 credit hours)

• ENGL 310 Advanced Writing
• ENGL 185 Creative Writing
• CPST XXX Technical Writing

 Communicaton Skills --Select one course from the following: (3 credit  hours)

• COMM 101 Public Speaking and Critical Thinking
• COMM 200 Communication and New Media
• COMM 231 Conflict Management and Communication
• COMM 237 Small Group Communication
• COMM 215 Ethics & Communication
• COMM 277 Organizational Communication 

III. Career Preparation (9 credit hours)

ODL 310 Accounting Principles and Applications (3 credit hours)

Applied Skills -- Select one course of the following (3 credit hours)

• CPST 247 Computer Concepts and Applications
• CPST XXX Advanced Accounting
• STAT 103 Statistics

 Theoretical Skills -- Select one from the following (3 credit hours)

•  CPST 370 Theories of Leadership
•  CPST 360 Marketing and Organizational Behavior
•  CPST 340 Principles of Marketing
•  PLSC 367 International Political Economy

IV. Criminal Justice (24 credit hours)

• The following seven courses are required (21 credit hours):
  • CRMJ 101 The Criminal Justice System
  • CRMJ 201 Theories of Criminal Behavior
  • CRMJ 202 The Juvenile Justice System
  • CRMJ 203 Criminal Courts
  • CRMJ 204 Policing
  • CRMJ 205 Corrections
  • CRMJ 314 Popular Culture and the Criminal Justice System

Select one of the following courses (3 credit hours):

• CRMJ 322 Criminal Law
• CRMJ 323 Criminal Procedure

Loyola’s BA in Applied Studies Criminal Justice program is designed to provide you with the skills necessary for success in a variety of organizations.  Apply now.