Criminology & Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice (BCCJ) degree requires the completion of 120 credit hours with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. Core major requirements are guided by a series of student learning outcomes and include criminology and criminal justice electives.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate mastery of core areas in criminology and criminal justice.
- Locate, integrate and use information from varied sources to effectively communicate in writing and other mediums.
- Apply specialized knowledge through field-based learning experiences, civic and/or community engagement activities, and/or policy analysis.
- Explain diverse positions, including those representing different cultural, economic, and geographic interests in the context of criminology and criminal justice.
Requirements
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UNO General Education Requirements (40 credits).
All Bachelor of Science Students in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice must complete the UNO General Education Curriculum. Some general education may overlap with the CRCJ requirements - see your advisor for more details.
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CRCJ Courses Required for Major (43 credits)
The CRCJ major requirements are separated out under a series of student learning outcomes. A minimum grade of “C-” is required in courses used to fulfill the 43-credit CRCJ requirement.
SLO 1 (15) + SLO 2 (6) + SLO 3 (6) + SLO 4 (4) + CRCJ Electives (12) = 43 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SLO 1: Demonstrate mastery of core areas in criminology and criminal justice (15 credits). | ||
| CRCJ 1010 | SURVEY OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE | 3 |
| Select a minimum of 6 credits of the following: | 6 | |
| POLICE AND SOCIETY | ||
| CRIMINAL COURT SYSTEM | ||
| SURVEY OF CORRECTIONS | ||
| COMMUNITY-BASED CORRECTIONS | ||
| CRCJ 2410 | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE | 3 |
| CRCJ 3350 | CRIMINOLOGY | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SLO 2: Locate, integrate, and use information and data from varied sources to effectively communicate in writing and/or other mediums (6 credits). | ||
| CRCJ 2510 | RESEARCH METHODS | 3 |
| CRCJ 3000 | APPLIED STATISTICS AND DATA PROCESSING IN PUBLIC SECTOR | 3 |
| CRCJ 3100 | WRITING FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE Counts towards UNO Gen Ed’s Writing in the Discipline | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SLO 3: Explain diverse positions, including those representing different cultural, economic, and geographic interests in the context of criminology and criminal justice (6 credits). These are required in addition to the UNO general education diversity requirements | ||
| CRCJ 3380 | RACE, ETHNICITY, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE | 3 |
| Plus a minimum of 3 additional credits from the following: | 3 | |
| WOMEN, CRIME AND JUSTICE | ||
| LAW AND THE BLACK COMMUNITY | ||
| INTERNATIONAL CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE | ||
| TERRORISM | ||
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SLO 4: Apply specialized knowledge through field-based learning experiences, civic, and/or community-engaged activities, and/or policy analysis (4 credits). | ||
| Select a minimum of 3 credits of the following: | 3 | |
| INTERNSHIP IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE Students may take up to 6 credits of internship | ||
| COMPARATIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS: ENGLAND | ||
| ISSUES IN CRIME AND JUSTICE | ||
*OR any CRCJ course with a service-learning designation | ||
| CRCJ 4990 | APPLIED SENIOR ASSESSMENT | 1 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRCJ Electives | ||
| 3000/4000 CRCJ Courses | 12 | |
| To enroll in upper-level CRCJ coursework, you must first complete CRCJ 1010, ENGL 1160 and 45 credit hours | ||
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Area of Concentration or Minor (18 credits)
The area of concentration must contain at least 18 credit hours chosen in consultation with the CRCJ academic adviser. At least 12 of the 18 credits must be taken at the 3000/4000 level. In certain instances, a minor can fulfill the area of concentration requirement. Please meet with a CRCJ academic advisor for specific guidelines.
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General Electives (19 credits)
The remaining 19 hours of coursework can be completed with courses of the student's choosing, in consultation with an academic advisor.
Common Substitutions
The following sociology courses may be substituted for equivalent criminal justice courses and applied toward the 39 hour major: SOC 3510 for CRCJ 2510 and SOC 4130 for CRCJ 4130. Further, all students must take a writing discipline course within their major. CRCJ 3100 fulfills this requirement but does not count towards the 43 required criminal justice course requirement. ENGL 2400, ENGL 3980 or MKT 3200 may be substituted for CRCJ 3100. Statistics is required for the CRCJ major. PSYC 3130, SOC 2130 or STAT 1530 may be substituted for CRCJ 3000. Credit toward the degree will not be allowed for multiple courses which are considered equivalent.
Optional Concentration
CRCJ majors have the option of completing a concentration in Victimology and Victim Services.
Victimology and Victim Services Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRCJ 4410 | VICTIMOLOGY | 3 |
| CRCJ 4440 | VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND SERVICES | 3 |
| CRCJ 4000 | MENTAL HEALTH AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM | 3 |
| Electives - Victimology courses (select 2) - Limit non-SCCJ courses to 3 hours | 6 | |
| WOMEN, CRIME AND JUSTICE | ||
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | ||
| CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT | ||
| VIOLENCE | ||
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | ||
| SEXUAL VIOLENCE | ||
| CRISIS INTERVENTION | ||
| TRAUMA AND RESILIENCE | ||
| SOCIAL WORK IN CHILD WELFARE | ||
| SOCIAL WORK IN MENTAL HEALTH | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| Freshman | ||
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| Fall | Credits | |
| CRCJ 1010 | SURVEY OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE | 3 |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 1 | 3 |
| Natural/Physical Science with Laboratory 2 | 4 | |
| Social Science 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| CRCJ 2030 | POLICE AND SOCIETY or CRIMINAL COURT SYSTEM or SURVEY OF CORRECTIONS or COMMUNITY-BASED CORRECTIONS | 3 |
| ENGL 1160 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| CMST 1110 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS 4 | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts 5 | 3 | |
| MATH 1120 or MATH 1130 | INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING 6 or QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| CRCJ 2030 | POLICE AND SOCIETY or CRIMINAL COURT SYSTEM or SURVEY OF CORRECTIONS or COMMUNITY-BASED CORRECTIONS | 3 |
| CRCJ 2510 | RESEARCH METHODS | 3 |
| Natural/Physical Science 2 | 3 | |
| Social Science 3 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CRCJ 2410 | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE | 3 |
| CRCJ 3000 or STAT 1530 | APPLIED STATISTICS AND DATA PROCESSING IN PUBLIC SECTOR 7 or ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | 3 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts 5 | 3 | |
| Social Science 3 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CRCJ 3350 | CRIMINOLOGY | 3 |
| CRCJ 3100 | WRITING FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE 8 | 3 |
| CRCJ 3380 | RACE, ETHNICITY, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE | 3 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts 5 | 3 | |
| Concentration/Minor 9 | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CRCJ 3390 | WOMEN, CRIME AND JUSTICE or LAW AND THE BLACK COMMUNITY or INTERNATIONAL CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE or TERRORISM | 3 |
| CRCJ upper-level (3000/4000) 10 | 3 | |
| Concentration/Minor 9 | 3 | |
| Concentration/Minor 9 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CRCJ upper-level (3000/4000) 10 | 3 | |
| CRCJ upper-level (3000/4000) 10 | 3 | |
| Concentration/Minor 9 | 3 | |
| Concentration/Minor 9 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CRCJ 4990 | APPLIED SENIOR ASSESSMENT | 1 |
| CRCJ 3970 | INTERNSHIP IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE or COMPARATIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS: ENGLAND or ISSUES IN CRIME AND JUSTICE | 3 |
| CRCJ upper-level (3000/4000) 10 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Concentration/Minor 9 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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A score of “ENGL 5” on the English Placement Exam is needed in order to enroll in ENGL 1150
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Natural & Physical Science courses must be selected from this list: https://www.unomaha.edu/general-education/approved-courses/natural-and-physical-sciences.php
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Social Science courses must be selected from this list: https://www.unomaha.edu/general-education/approved-courses/social-sciences.php
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CMST 1110 or CMST 2120 may be taken towards the Public Speaking Requirement
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Humanities & Fine Arts courses must be selected from this list: https://www.unomaha.edu/general-education/approved-courses/humanities-and-fine-arts.php
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Math ACT 0-18 must take MATH 1120 or MATH 1130, MATH ACT 19+ may take an elective
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Statistics requires Math ACT 19+ or completion of MATH 1120 or MATH 1130
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ENGL 2400, ENGL 3980 or MKT 3200 may be substituted for CRCJ 3100
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An area of concentration or a minor is required for all CRCJ majors. The area of concentration must contain at least 18 credit hours chosen in consultation with the CRCJ academic advisor
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Select any courses in the 3000 or 4000 levels of CRCJ for CRCJ upper level
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CRCJ 4990 must be taken during graduating semester
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult an advisor in your major program for further guidance.
This plan is not a contract and curriculum is subject to change
Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements: The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.
Placement Exams: For Math, English, Foreign Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
**Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study