Criminology

Focus on the study of criminal justice practices rather than the implementation of law enforcement in this program, which incorporates the values of a Christian worldview into a deeper knowledge about crime and society. You’ll gain an understanding of restorative approaches to justice, as well as the social and psychological theories on crime, criminals and society. A practicum is integrated throughout the program providing you with hands–on experience and an opportunity for reflective assessment.

Highlights

Career opportunities

Criminal justice is a fast-growing field of study and employment. Many agencies require a bachelor’s degree for career advancement. Our graduates are prepared for a wide range of careers in criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections, the paralegal field, administration and social services. With several courses focused on the legal system, this degree serves as a comprehensive pre-law program

Program director

Ray Nickson, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Program Director, Criminology

Admission requirements

• Application form
• $40 fee (fee is waived for those attending an information meeting)
• Official high school transcripts, GED or AA/AS degree

Prerequisites

• 60 transferable baccalaureate-level units
• Minimum 2.4 GPA

Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Information

Administration of Justice (AS-T) to Criminology, B.A.

BA courses fulfilled through ADT:

• All lower-division General Education requirements fulfilled
• BA co-requisites and major courses fulfilled through ADT:
  • CRIM 210     Criminal Justice Administration (3)
  • CRIM 220     Criminal Law (3)
• All BA major courses are upper-division and are completed at FPU.
• This program is offered as evening accelerated or online accelerated

ADT Guarantee is the completion of BA/BS degree in 68 units.

Course listing

General Education Requirements

These two courses are required in addition to the 39 units of cohort classes listed below. For additional information on General Education requirements for Degree Completion students visit: General Education: Degree Completion Students

Required Courses (39 Units)

The following units must be earned at Fresno Pacific University

Electives

Elective units as needed to meet the Bachelor of Arts minimum. This requirement may be met through allowable college coursework, Advanced Placement exams, College Level Examination Program, International Baccalaureate exams, and Military or ACE credit.