Criminology and Criminal Justice, Minor
Are you interested in criminology and criminal justice but don’t have room in your schedule to add the major? The CCJ minor at Saint Louis University may be right for you!
Pursuing a minor in criminology and criminal justice at SLU allows you to deepen your understanding of crime, justice and the systems that respond to them. You will gain an introduction to key issues and career paths related to law, courts, policing, corrections and community safety.
In just 18 credit hours, you will build a strong foundation in core concepts in criminology and criminal justice. The minor pairs well with majors such as psychology, social work, political science, public health, sociology, education, and prelaw adding depth and practical perspective to a wide range of career paths.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CCJ Required Courses | ||
| CCJ 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CCJ 2050 | Multiculturalism for Criminal Justice Professionals | 3 |
| CCJ 2150 | Criminology: Nature of Crime 1 | 3 |
| CCJ 3200 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CCJ Electives | 6 | |
Select two (2) of the following: | ||
CCJ 2200 | Policing & Society | |
CCJ 2250 | Institutional & Community Corrections | |
CCJ 3100 | Juvenile Justice & Delinquency | |
CCJ 3150 | Contemporary Theories of Crime 1 | |
CCJ 3300 | Corporate & White-Collar Crime | |
CCJ 3350 | Understanding Serial Killers | |
CCJ 3400 | Victimology & Victimization | |
CCJ 3450 | Gender, Sexuality, and the Criminal Justice System | |
CCJ 3500 | Race, Ethnicity, and the Criminal Justice System | |
CCJ 3600 | Mental Health & Crime | |
CCJ 3700 | Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice 1 | |
CCJ 3750 | Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice 1 | |
CCJ 3800X | Violence Against Women | |
CCJ 4050 | Criminal Law & Procedure | |
CCJ 4150 | Criminal Investigations | |
CCJ 4910 | Criminology and Criminal Justice Internship | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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Students are advised to take CCJ 2150 prior to CCJ 3150 and CCJ 3700 prior to CCJ 3750.
Continuation Standards
- Cumulative GPA of at least 2.00.
- Minimum grade of “C-” in all Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJ) Courses.
For admission questions, contact:
Social Work School Graduate Admissions Office
sswadmissions@slu.edu
314-977-2752
For program questions, contact:
Dyan McGuire, Ph.D., J.D.
Director of criminology and criminal justice programs
Associate professor of criminology and criminal justice
dyan.mcguire@slu.edu
314-977-2191