SMC Associate in Criminal Justice - BS Criminal Justice Studies

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Criminal Justice Studies BS Requirements with Associate in Criminal Justice Equivalencies

Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice Studies are expected to:

demonstrate an awareness of the history and current nature of the major components of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections;
be familiar with the basis of the law and the legal system, as well as decision-making in the criminal justice process, the social and political context of the legal system, important constitutional issues, and how criminal law differs from other forms of law;
identify factors associated with the causes or deterrence of crime and the reaction of society to crime using multiple perspectives developed within theories of criminal behavior;
demonstrate critical thinking skills with social issues such as race, ethnicity, poverty, addiction, and juvenile delinquency and explore their implication for criminal justice professionals;
demonstrate knowledge of law enforcement as it relates to society, investigative processes, organizational culture and management;
explain the history and evolution of the American correctional system with special attention to theories of punishment, prison organization and management, and current issues and trends;
conduct a research project from beginning to end, including how to locate existing sources of relevant information, operationalize concepts of interest, collect data, interpret findings, and present information in a professional manner;
explain the adjudication process from pretrial through sentencing for both adult and juvenile offenders; and
relate and apply one’s own faith commitment to a criminal justice perspective that enables one to promote justice, humility, peace, and love.

Core Curriculum and General Education Requirements (40-44 Hours)

Specified Core Curriculum

Students earning a bachelor’s degree must complete all Core Curriculum requirements. The following specific core curriculum course is required.

SOSC 1003 Introduction to Sociology (SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology)

Major Courses (40 Hours)

SWU Major Requirements	Equivalent Spartanburg Methodist College Courses
CRJS 1001 Cornerstone in Criminal Justice	No equivalent course
CRJS 2103 Introduction to Corrections	CRMJ 212 Introduction to Corrections
CRJS 1253 Introduction to Criminal Justice	CRJM 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice System
CRJS 2173 Health and Fitness for Criminal Justice	No equivalent course
CRJS 2283 Police and Community	CRJM 213 Community Policing
CRJS 3413 Criminal Law	No equivalent course
CRJS 3433 Criminal Justice Management	No equivalent course
CRJS 3453 Criminal Investigation	No equivalent course
FRSC 2103 Introduction to Forensic Science	CRMJ 220 Introduction to Forensic Science
RSCH 3803 Research Methods	No equivalent course
SEMR 2153 Information Literacy	No equivalent course
SOSC 3503 Advanced Social Problems	SOCI 202 Social Problems
SOSC 4703 Capstone in Social Science	No equivalent course
STAT 3203 Statistics	MATH 112 Introduction to Statistics

Human Diversity/Cultural Diversity (6 Hours)

Choose a minimum of 6 credit hours in Human Diversity/Cultural Diversity courses (with the assistance of an advisor).

SWU Required Courses	Equivalent Technical College Courses
COMM 2143 Intercultural Communication	No equivalent course
INCS 2023 Introduction to Intercultural Studies	No equivalent course
INCS 3001 Special Topics in Intercultural Studies	No equivalent course
INCS 3503 Local (USA) Internship	No equivalent course
INCS 3763 Urban Studies	No equivalent course
PSYC 3763 Multicultural Counseling	No equivalent course
RELG 2123 Religions of the World	RELI 215 World Religions
SOSC 2003 Cultural Anthropology	ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology
SOSC 2123 Race and Ethnic Relations	No equivalent course

Electives

In addition to core curriculum/general education requirements (40-44 credit hours) and major course requirements, students must complete elective coursework appropriate to their degree. A minimum of 120 credit hours is rquired for most bachelor’s degrees, including elective coursework. Students are strongly encouraged to work with their advisor to identify courses that complement their program area.