Grand Canyon University The College of Humanities and Social Sciences 11 courses 120 total credits
Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies prepares students to enter careers in law enforcement, governmental and private agencies, research, social work, political science, and a variety of other fields. Graduates will be able to describe the components of the justice system from a systems perspective, including function, organization, issues, practices, and interrelationship of law enforcement agencies, the courts, and the corrections system.
| Total General Education | 34-40 credits |
| Total Justice Studies Major | 48 credits |
| Total Electives | 32-38 credits |
| Total Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies | 120 credits |
Justice Studies Major
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JUS-104 | Introduction to Justice Studies | 4 |
| JUS-202 | Professional Responsibility in Justice | 4 |
| JUS-212 | Criminal Behavior and Victimology | 4 |
| JUS-320 | The Police Function | 4 |
| JUS-325 | The Adjudication Function | 4 |
| GOV-360 | Civil Law | 4 |
| JUS-430 | Criminal Law | 4 |
| JUS-441 | Criminal Procedure and Public Policy | 4 |
| JUS-445 | Justice Problem Analysis | 4 |
| JUS-470 | Threat Assessment and Behavioral Analysis | 4 |
| JUS-481 | Community-Based Strategic Planning | 4 |
| Total Justice Studies Major | 48 credits | |
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