B.S. in Criminal Justice

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A minimum grade of C is required in all criminal justice courses. CRJ 300, CRJ 387, CRJ 400, and CRJ 490 must be taken at West Chester University and are not typically transferable from any other college or university. 

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This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.

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A 6-credit practicum offered fall, spring, and summer. After successful completion of CRJ 490, students may complete a second 6-credit CRJ 490 practicum as free elective credits.

Accelerated B.S. in Criminal Justice to M.S. in Criminal Justice Program

B.S. in Criminal Justice students are required to take 30 credits of student electives. Students in the Accelerated B.S. to M.S. program can fulfill up to 12 of those 30 elective credits with graduate-level coursework. 

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CRJ 508 requires a prerequisite of CRJ 387.

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CRJ 509 requires a prerequisite of CRJ 400.

To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Audit via RamPortal regularly. For more information, visit the Degree Audit FAQ webpage.

The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.

B.S. in Criminal Justice (4-Year Plan)

B.S. in Criminal Justice (3.5-Year Plan)