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Nov 28, 2024
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Bulletin]
Criminology and Criminal Justice Major (BA)
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Major Program
Hamline’s criminology and criminal justice (CCJ) major provides students a social science approach to the study of crime. The required courses provide a broad foundation in crime and justice, and social research methods to understand criminal justice policy and interventions. CCJ majors develop a working knowledge of the key components of the criminal justice system. Students learn how policy impacts both the institutions and individuals working within the system. Majors gain a solid methodological foundation to critique policy and criminal justice interventions being used by professionals today. Hamline University is unique in offering students the opportunity to complement their CCJ major with a forensic science minor.
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CCJ Major Requirements
A student majoring in criminology and criminal justice (CCJ) must complete 48 credits using the guidelines described below.
Criminology Core Competency (select one):
Students may take more than one course from this area towards their additional 16 elective credits.
Criminal Justice Core Competency (select one):
Students may take more than one course from this area towards their additional 16 elective credits.
16 Additional Elective Credits
To complete the major, students must complete 16 additional elective credits from the list below. At least 8 credits must be CJFS courses. Students are strongly encouraged to take more than 8 credits of CJFS designated courses. Forensic Psychology Concentration
Students majoring in criminology and criminal justice, legal studies, or psychology may choose to complete a concentration in forensic psychology.
The forensic psychology concentration provides a multidisciplinary approach to the study of crime, motivations for criminal behavior, and the response and use of psychology in the criminal justice and legal systems. Although a graduate degree is usually required for a career as a forensic psychologist, the concentration introduces students to foundational knowledge in criminology, psychology, and legal studies and includes an interdisciplinary senior seminar.
Please see: Forensic Psychology Concentration Requirements
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