Minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice
About This Program
A minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice is designed to complement majors in a variety of disciplines including those in social science, natural science, and social work. The minor prepares students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, victim assistance programs, juvenile justice, and the court system. Students pursuing a minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice have the flexibility to select courses most relevant for their career interests. The skills students acquire by earning a minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice have practical application upon graduation and in their career.
Competencies
- Graduates will understand the etiology of the American judicial system.
- Graduates will understand the etiology of crime.
- Graduates will be able to develop useful paradigms for understanding crime.
- Graduates will be skilled managers prepared for employment in private or public sector agencies.
- Graduates will recognize ethical challenges in the criminal justice system.
- Graduates will understand the etiology of victimization.
Curriculum
| CRCJ 2334 | INTRODUCTION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM | 3 |
| CRCJ 4301 | THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| Select 12 hours of CRCJ courses, 9 hours of which must 3000- or 4000-level | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
A minimum 2.0 GPA in all CRCJ courses taken toward the minor must be maintained.
Advising Resources
First time college students for the CRCJ Major will be advised by University Advising and Engagement Center (UAEC) Freshman Advising. UAEC CRCJ majors will transition to CRJC advising after meeting transition requirements. Transfer students should contact program advising when admitted. Students should contact advisors with for hold removal and degree plan updates each semester.
Location:
354 and 311 University Hall 3rd floor
Email:
crcjadvising@uta.edu
Phone:
Students with last names A-K:
817 272 0313
Students with last names L-Z:
817 272 0309