Criminology and Criminal Justice, Minor
Gain an introduction to a variety of criminology and criminal justice professions through a minor in criminology and criminal justice at Saint Louis University. A minor in criminology and criminal justice will provide you with a foundation for understanding the core concepts and values of these disciplines.
A total of 18 credits are required for the completion of SLU's criminology and criminal justice minor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Criminology and Criminal Justice Required Courses | ||
| CCJ 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CCJ 2050 | Multiculturalism for Criminal Justice Professionals | 3 |
| CCJ 2150 | Criminology: Nature of Crime | 3 |
| CCJ 3200 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Criminology and Criminal Justice Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
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 | |
CCJ 3750 | Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice | |
CCJ 3800 | Violence Against Women | |
CCJ 4050 | Criminal Law & Procedure | |
CCJ 4150 | Criminal Investigations | |
CCJ 4910 | Criminology and Criminal Justice Internship | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
- 1
Students are advised to take CCJ 2150 Criminology: Nature of Crime (3 cr) prior to CCJ 3150 Contemporary Theories of Crime (3 cr).
- 2
Students are advised to take CCJ 2150 Criminology: Nature of Crime (3 cr) prior to CCJ 3150 Contemporary Theories of Crime (3 cr) and CCJ 3700 Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3 cr) and CCJ 3700 Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3 cr) prior to CCJ 3750 Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3 cr).
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
314-977-2752
socialwork@slu.edu
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