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    Oct 12, 2024  
2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Criminal Justice


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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice teaches core criminal justice concepts and theories that help students to analyze and understand criminal behavior and various structures within the criminal justice system. Our majors conduct research using the major data sources used by criminologists, learn to recognize strengths and weaknesses in qualitative and quantitative analyses, and discuss the ethical issues that can arise in the course of research. They also develop an understanding of the administration of justice and the history and philosophy of law enforcement, including issues relevant to the operation of the correctional system and its subsystems. Our faculty are dedicated to student learning, both in the classroom and through community involvement.  We have a long tradition of supporting vibrant student organizations and encouraging student involvement in research.

augusta.edu/pamplin/social-sciences/criminal-justice

Program Contact

William Hatcher, PhD
706-737-1710
socsci@augusta.edu

Admissions Information

For more information on admissions requirements, please visit the Office of Admissions website.

Progression and Graduation Requirements

  • A grade of C or better is required in all Major Concentration courses.
  • Exit Exam required in final term.

Program Information

  • Program Length: 4 Years
  • Academic Focus Area: Social Sciences [SOSC]
  • CIP Code: 43.0104
  • Program Code: 1BA-CRIM JUS
  • Major Code: CRIM

Degree Requirements


Core IMPACTS Courses: 42 Hours


For details on required courses, refer to the General Education/Core IMPACTS Requirements .

Field of Study Courses: 18 Hours


A grade of C or better is required in these courses.

Major Concentration: 33 Hours


A grade of C or better is required in each course.

Electives: 9 Hours


Select nine hours from the following:

Free Electives: 24-26 Hours


At least 6 credit hours must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.

Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours


Students who transfer to Augusta University with less than 60 credit hours must complete the Wellness Requirement.

Total Hours for the Degree: 124


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