Criminal Justice

Gain a thorough understanding of the policies, procedures, and history of the U.S. criminal justice system.

With the exception of students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, any IU student enrolled in a baccalaureate program may pursue a minor in criminal justice. Students who successfully complete the requirements will have the minor conferred with their degree.

Declare intention to pursue minor

Criminal Justice minor curriculum (12 credit hours)

Required courses (6 credit hours)

• SPEA–J 101 The American Criminal Justice System
• SPEA–J 201 Theoretical Foundations of Criminal Justice Policies

Criminal Justice elective courses (6 credit hours), choose two:

• SPEA–J 202 Criminal Justice Data, Methods, and Resources
• SPEA–J 205 Juvenile Justice 
• SPEA–J 206 The Criminal Courts
• SPEA–J 311 Criminal Law and Procedure 
• SPEA–J 321 American Policing 
• SPEA–J 331 Corrections
• SPEA–J 439 Crime and Public Policy 

At least one of the elective courses must be at the 300 or 400 level.