Program: Criminal Justice, B.S. in Applied Arts and Sciences - San Diego State University

Apr 04, 2025

2024-2025 University Catalog

(Major Code: 21051) (Academic Plan Code: 666925BSS) (Academic Plan Code: 666927BSE - SDSU Global Campus)

Offered at SDSU San Diego, SDSU Global Campus, and SDSU Imperial Valley

All candidates for a degree in Applied Arts and Sciences must complete the graduation requirements in the section of “Graduation Requirements .”

A minor is not required with this major, but is allowed.

Preparation for the Major

(12 units)

These prerequisite courses may not be taken Cr/NC. The minimum grade in each class is C.

POL S 102 - Introduction to American and California Government and Politics Units: 3
SOC 101 - Introductory Sociology: The Study of Society Units: 3
SOC 102 - Introduction to Social Problems Units: 3
A three-unit course in elementary statistics (e.g., SOC 201 , STAT 119 , STAT 250 ).

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

Completing one of the approved upper division writing courses (W) with a grade of C (2.0) or better. See “Graduation Requirements ” section for a complete listing of requirements.

Major

A minimum of 36 upper division units to include

CJ 300 - Crime, Law, and Justice Units: 3
CJ 301 - Law in Society Units: 3
CJ 302 - Crime and Behavior Units: 3
CJ 303 - Criminal Justice and Social Control Units: 3
CJ 304 - Race, Equity, and the Criminal Justice System Units: 3
or
AFRAS 380 - African Americans and the US Justice System Units: 3
CJ 540 - Applied Planning, Research, and Program Evaluation in Criminal Justice Units: 3

And One Practicum Course

One criminal justice practicum course selected from

CJ 431 - Field Study in Local Corrections Units: 3
CJ 497 - Investigation and Report Units: 3
CJ 498 - Internship in Criminal Justice Units: 2-6
CJ 543 - Community Resources in Criminal Justice Units: 3
CJ 550 - Study Abroad: Criminal Justice Units: 3
or
ISCOR 450 - Study Abroad in International Security and Conflict Resolution Units: 3

Additionally

Students must complete 9 additional upper division units in accordance with the major academic plan, to include a minimum of six criminal justice-specific units. Additionally, students must complete two upper division three-unit elective courses in public administration.

Master Plan

Students should follow the Criminal Justice Advising Guide to ensure completion of major requirements. Contact the School for a copy of the guide.