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Undergraduate Studies | Psych/Criminal Justice


Download the Psyc/Criminal Justice Major Guide [doc]

The Psychology-Criminal Justice Option is sponsored jointly by the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Criminal Justice Program in the College of Education.  This interdisciplinary track is an attempt to combine the insights of human behavior with educational career preparation in the field of criminal justice.  The enriched curriculum thus provided is intended for students seeking to expand their knowledge base regarding our criminal justice system and its philosophy, for students seeking careers in law enforcement and corrections, as well as for students considering graduate work in the social sciences professions.  Students considering graduate training in psychology or criminal justice might also find this option worth considering.

Enrollment is limited to psychology and criminal justice majors who meet the academic and personal qualifications and who apply to and are admitted into the track.  Two parallel but somewhat different routes are available depending upon the student's college.  Psychology majors who wish to enroll must complete an application form.  This form is available from Dr. Kathleen Burlew (334 Dyer Hall, 556-5541).

PSYCHOLOGY-CRIMINAL JUSTICE OPTION FOR PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS**

This route is for the student anticipating graduation with a BA degree from the College of Arts and Sciences desiring to add a criminal justice specialty to a psychology major.  A minimum of 39 hours of course work in psychology along with 39 hours in criminal justice must be completed in addition to the general Arts and Sciences requirements.  An introductory psychology course is a prerequisite to all other psychology courses and will not be counted toward the requirements in the field of concentration.

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*This option is a special variation of the psychology major leading to the BA degree.  No distinction between this and any other option will be made on the diploma or transcripts.  Psychology majors electing this option are subject to the general requirements and regulations of the Department and the Arts and Sciences College, as outlined elsewhere.