Dec 22, 2024  
2024-2025 University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 University Catalog

Criminal Justice, B.A. (Plattsburgh and Queensbury)


Curriculum 0747 (Main Campus)
Curriculum 0254 (Branch Campus)

The Criminal Justice major offers valuable preparation for many different careers in social services, criminal justice, public administration, business, law, and public health. It also meets the needs of active corrections and law enforcement personnel who wish to further their education for personal or professional development and career advancement. For more information contact the Criminal Justice Department . For help with schedule planning refer to the 4-Year Degree Map .    

Major Departmental Requirements 51 Credits


Upper Division Core: (18 cr.)


Areas of Criminal Justice: (12 cr.)


Select at least one course from each category:

Criminal Justice Electives (12 cr.)


Select any combination of four additional CRI courses from the following and General Categories:

Additional Degree Requirements


  1. Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements, including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum, elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum. 
  2. A 2.3 cumulative GPA is required for transfer students to be admitted into the Criminal Justice major and for current students to declare the Criminal Justice major.
  3. A minimum grade of C or better is required in CRI 150 , CRI 250 , and CRI 405 .
  4. A minimum overall GPA of 2.3 in all required major courses (Major Departmental Requirements).