Police Studies, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 43.0107
Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Graduation Requirements | ||
| General Education | 36 | |
| Foundations of Learning | ||
| GSD 101 | Foundations of Learning | 3 |
| Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| CRJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 331 | Criminological Theory | 3 |
| PLS 103 | Foundation of Policing | 3 |
| PLS 326 | Ethical Decisions and Police | 3 |
| PLS 395 | Crime Analysis | 3 |
| PLS 414 | Social Forces and Policing Society | 3 |
| PLS 415 | Contemporary Police Strategies | 3 |
| Major Electives | ||
| Choose from 27 hours of PLS, CRJ or COR electives (12 hours must be upper division courses) | 27 | |
| Supporting Electives | ||
| Choose from nine hours of at least two of the following areas in consultation with major advisor: AFA, APP, EMC, FOR, FSE, HLS, POL, PSY SJS, SOC, TRS, WGS | 9 | |
A combination to include 3 hrs (200 level or above) of Foreign language or American Sign Language (ASL) in consultation with major advisor (Element 6) G | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose from 26 hours of free electives | 26 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- G
Course also satisfies a General Education element. Hours are included within the 36 hr. General Education requirement above.