Kentucky State University

Major Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

KSU CourseCourseCreditsKCTCS CourseTaken at KCTCS
CJE 220Juvenile Justice3
CJE 320Law Enforcement3
CJE 330Corrections3
CJE340Victimology3
CJE 345Comparative CJE3
CJE 410CJ Administrator3
CJE 415Seminar3
CJE 430Internship3
CJE 433Research Methods3
CJE 434Statistics3
SOC 3053
Elective Course*3TBS XXX
Elective Course*3TBS XXX
BRED 118University Requirement3FYE 105
BRED 186University Requirement3Cultural Competence Course
CJE 321Private Security3
CJE 332CJ Community Relations3
CJE 495Special Topics in CJ3
ENG 2163
Subtotal KSU Credit Hours57
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours121

*KSU requires Free Electives (25-26 HOURS REQUIRED): Free electives may be selected by the student from any courses not required in the particular degree program, excluding non-credit course offerings. Free electives may be used to meet hourly requirements for graduation not specified in those sections of the Catalog pertaining to the General Education/Liberal Studies Requirements of the student's major or minor.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE REQUIRED COURSES

CJE 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice. A survey course designed to study the criminal justice process. An analysis of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, court, and correctional agencies. Credit: 3 semester hours.

CJE 215: Introduction to Criminal Law. The study of the development and history of criminal laws in the United States emphasizing the structure, definitions, and interpretations of criminal statutes. Prerequisite: CJE 101 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.