Criminal Justice, BS

Program Coordinator: Heidi S. Bonner (Rivers Building, Room 247; 252-328-4382; bonnerhe@ecu.edu)

Criminal justice majors are expected to maintain an overall 2.0 GPA throughout the program and earn a C (2.0) or higher in all JUST courses. Criminal justice majors and minors must complete JUST 2004 before enrolling in courses above JUST 2999. Forensic science minors are expected to maintain an overall 2.5 GPA throughout the program.

Minimum degree requirement is 120 s.h. of credit as follows:

1. General education requirements including those listed below - 40 s.h.

(For information about courses that carry general education credit see General Education Program.)

2. Core - 42 s.h.

Note:

Students are required to complete one 3 s.h. writing intensive course in the major.

3. JUST electives above 2999 - 9 s.h.

4. Minor or general electives to complete requirements for graduation - 29 s.h.

Note:

If a student decides to select a minor to satisfy this requirement and the minor does not require a total of 29 semester hours, the student will be required to complete the minor and additional general electives. If a student decides not to select a minor to satisfy this requirement, the student will be required to complete 29 semester hours of general electives.