Criminal Justice Minor

Total Units Required: 18

The Criminal Justice minor provides students with a broad understanding of justice-related questions about crime, criminalization, systems of power, and inequality. The minor courses explore theories of crime and punishment, social problems, the role of criminal justice agencies in society, and the associated ethical implications. The minor can complement different majors on campus, including, but not limited to, political science, legal studies, psychology, sociology, and communication studies.

University Police (UP) officer Kimberly Crook (center) patrols in her cruiser.