Criminal Justice and Criminology, BA, Two-Year Plan

Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology

Sample Plan for New Students

This plan assumes junior standing (90 credits), a transferable associate degree, and completion of language and history requirements. For more details on course equivalency, visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide.

Degree Requirements

  • Total Credits Required: 180
  • Credits in Core: 60
  • Credits in College: 20 (includes history and language courses or demonstrated proficiency)
  • Credits in Major: 68
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
  • Minimum Major GPA: 2.0

Resources for Success

  • Plan your courses using MySeattleU.
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  • Utilize Learning Assistance Programs for academic support.
  • Visit Advising Services for more guidance.

Contact Information:
Arts & Sciences Advising: ASCAdvising@seattleu.edu
Seattle U Advising Services: seattleu.edu/advising

Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing

Year 1

Term Course Credits
Fall UCOR Module II* 5
Fall CRJS Specialization Elective 5
Fall CRJS 1100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 5
Winter UCOR Module II* 5
Winter CRJS 2090 - Criminology* 5
Winter Police Area I Requirement 5
Spring UCOR Module II* 5
Spring Courts Area II Requirement 5
Spring Corrections Area III Requirement 5

Year 2

Term Course Credits
Fall CRJS 3010 - Research Methods* 5
Fall CRJS 3120 - Criminal Law* 5
Fall CRJS 4050 - Gender, Race & Crime 5
Winter UCOR Module III* 5
Winter CRJS 3020 - Criminal Justice Statistics* 5
Winter CRJS Specialization Elective 5
Spring CRJS Specialization Elective 5
Spring CRJS 4870 - Senior Synthesis (3-5) 3-5
Spring General Elective 2

University Core Requirements

  • Module I: Academic Writing, Quantitative Thinking, Creative Expression, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences
  • Module II: Theological Explorations, Philosophy of the Human Person, Ethical Reasoning
  • Module III: Religion in a Global Context, Humanities & Global Challenges, Social Sciences & Global Challenges, Natural Sciences & Global Challenges

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