As a criminal justice major at Fresno Pacific University, you will study the most pressing issues facing our communities. Whether you’re learning about environmental crimes or studying serial killers, you'll gain an understanding of human behavior as you learn alternative methods for conflict resolution in the pursuit of justice. Through study that is interdisciplinary in approach, taught by faculty with global work experience, you’ll learn how anthropology, sociology, and economics inform how we view crime. You'll be empowered to make a tangible difference in your community with research projects and internship opportunities that are relevant to current events.
Highlights
- Interdisciplinary in approach, giving you a broad perspective of criminal justice
- Preparation for law school and graduate studies
- Networking opportunities with local professionals in the criminal justice system
- Internship opportunities available from the District Attorney’s office to TSA
Career opportunities
Upon completion of the major, you will be prepared to seek employment in a range of fields or pursue advanced study and provide service to society. Careers in law enforcement, victim advocacy and criminal justice are just a few of your employment opportunities. This major will also equip and prepare you for admission to law school.
Transferring to Fresno Pacific
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Course listing
In order to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Fresno Pacific University, students must complete at least 120 units. Along with completing all required courses in their selected area of study, general education requirements must be met by all graduates. See the general education summary in the undergraduate academic catalog for more information.
Select programs may not provide enough units for a student to graduate and therefore an emphasis and/or elective courses must be completed alongside the major. Please see below for emphases related to this area of study.
General Education Prerequisites (13 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 150 | American Civilization | 4 |
| PS 120 | American Politics and Society | 3 |
| PSY 120 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 120 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Required Courses (42-56 Units)
Core Program
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CRIM 352 | Criminology | 3 |
| CRIM 355 | Victimology | 3 |
| CRIM 362 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CRIM 372 | Diversity and Crime | 3 |
| CRIM 375 | Criminal Justice in America | 4 |
| CRIM 382 | Juvenile Delinquncy and Justice | 3 |
| CRIM 392 | Corrections | 3 |
| CRIM 412 | Restorative Justice | 3 |
| CRIM 422 | Statistics for Sociology and Criminology | 3 |
| CRIM 476 | Internship | 3 |
| PS 371 | American Law and Legal System | 3 |
| THEO 465 | Theological Ethics of Conflict and Peacemaking | 3 |
Breadth Program
Select a minimum of four courses from the following
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PS 372 | Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution | 1 |
| PS 374 | Legal Research and Writing | 3 |
| PS 380 | Social Problems and Public Policy | 4 |
| PSY 350 | Child Development | 3 |
| PSY 355 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| PSY 395 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 410 | Abnormal Psychology | 4 |
| SOC 350 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
| SW 390 | Chemical Dependency Intervention | 3 |
| SW 395 | Studies in Domestic Violence | 2 |
| COM 420 | Conflict Management and Resolution | 3 |
| SOC 430 | Conflict Management and Resolution | 3 |
Program director
Ray Nickson, Ph.D.
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