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Nov 21, 2024
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2014-15 NSU Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Criminal Justice B.S. – Homeland Security Option - Major Code 9708 (9705)
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A major may be selected from either of the three options (Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, or Homeland Security) in the Criminal Justice program. Two majors in Criminal Justice are not permitted.
Minor Fields of Study
Non-Criminal Justice majors may earn a minor in Justice Studies. Justice Studies is an unstructured minor; students may complete any eighteen (18) hours of CR J courses. A structured minor field of study may also be earned in either CRIMINAL JUSTICE, LEGAL STUDIES or HOMELAND SECURITY. Eighteen (18) semester hours minimum are required. The following restrictions apply:
- Individuals with a major in Criminal Justice may earn a minor in Legal Studies or Homeland Security which is restricted to CR J courses listed in the specific option.
- Individuals with a major in Legal Studies may earn a minor in Criminal Justice or Homeland Security which is restricted to CR J courses listed in the specific option.
- Individuals with a major in Homeland Security may earn a minor in Criminal Justice or Legal Studies which is restricted to CR J courses listed in the specific option.
- Courses may not apply to both major and minor.
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General Education Requirements
A minimum of 49 hours of academic work in general education is required during the freshman and sophomore years. For students transferring with the Associate of Arts degree or Associate of Science degree from a public institution in Oklahoma, all general education requirements will be satisfied with respect to degree requirements. However, some majors may require other specific general education courses as program prerequisites or program requirements. Students should consult advisors and the program’s plan of study for further information. Students are required to complete general education requirements by the time they have completed 90 semester hours of college work. See General Education Requirements for Bachelor’s Degrees for more information. Required Courses 27 hours
Electives 12 hours
Courses to be selected from: Note
At least 20 hours of advanced (3000,4000) courses are required in the Homeland Security major. Twenty hours of this major must be earned at NSU. A second major may not be earned in Legal Studies or Criminal Justice.
*Prerequisites Criminal Justice
| GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: |
A. Minimum grade of “C” in all required (core) courses. B. 2.5 GPA in all Criminal Justice courses. |
| ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: |
English proficiency is a graduation requirement. Components I and II of English proficiency should be met with grades of “C” or better prior to the completion of 60 credit hours. |
| UPPER DIVISION CREDIT: |
Total hours must include at least 40 hours of credit in courses numbered 3000 and above. |
Course Sequence - Broken Arrow
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Course Sequence
NOTE: Students earning an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or an Associate in Science (A.S.) from a community college in Oklahoma have met General Education Requirements. The following sequence assumes the student has earned the A.A. or A.S. Students who need to complete General Education Requirements should see an advisor for possible sequence options.
First Year – Freshman
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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Completed in Associate’s degree
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Second Year – Sophomore
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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Completed in Associate’s degree
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Third Year – Junior
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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CRJ 1013 Intro to CJ (Online if not previously completed)
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CRJ 3063 Intro to Homeland Security
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CRJ 3013 Criminal Law I*
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CRJ 3223 Evidence*
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CRJ Emergency & Disaster Planning**
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Major Electives – 3 hours
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Mionr Course – 3 hours
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Minor Course – 6 hours
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Major Elective – 3 hours
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Free Elective
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Total Hours: 15
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Total Hours: 15
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Fourth Year – Senior
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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CRJ 4113 Intro to Law & American Court System*
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CRJ 4693 Senior Seminar in Homeland Security***
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CRJ 3663 Terrorism**
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Major Electives – 3 hours
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CRJ 4663 Disaster Respons Op. & Mgt.
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Minor Courses – 6 hours
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Minor Courses – 3 hours
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Free Elective – 3 hours
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Major Elective – 3 hours
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Total Hours: 15
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Total Hours: 15
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Total Hours in Course Sequence _124__
Note: Depending on the total number of hours required for the A.A. or A.S. degree, students may need to complete additional free elective hours to complete their degree.
* Offered Fall and Spring
** Offered Fall only
*** Offered Spring only.
Major Courses Offered By Semester on the BA Campus
(F = Fall, S = Spring)
Traditional Classroom Major Sequence:
CRJ 1013 Introduction to Criminal Justice # (Online only)
CRJ 3013 Criminal Law I # (F)
CRJ 3223 Evidence (S)
CRJ 3603 Introduction to Homeland Security # (S)
CRJ 3613 Emergency and Disaster Planning (F)
CRJ 3633 Terrorism # (F)
CRJ 4113 Introduction to Law and the American Court System (F, S)
CRJ 4663 Disaster Response Operations and Management # (F)
CRJ 4693 Senior Seminar in Homeland Security (S)
Major Electives, 6 hours (F, S)
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Policies of the College of Liberal Arts
| ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: |
English proficiency is a graduation requirement. Components I and II of English proficiency should be met with grades of “C” or better prior to the completion of 60 credit hours. |
| UPPER DIVISION CREDIT: |
Total hours must include at least 40 hours of credit in courses number 3000 and above. |
| LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES: |
At least 80 semester credit hours are required in the Liberal Arts and Sciences for BA/BAED/BFA/BME degrees and 55 semester credit hours of Liberal Arts and Sciences for BS/BSED degrees and 40 semester credit hours of Liberal Arts and Sciences for specialty degrees (BGS, BSW). Liberal Arts and Science courses are designated by a “#” after the course title. |
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