Western Oregon University
Criminal Justice 2008-2009
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
Required Courses for Criminal Justice
| University Requirement | PCC Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJ 213 Introduction to Criminal Justice | CJA 111 Introduction to Criminal Justice System, Police | 3 |
| WR 115 & WR 135 English Composition | WR 115 & WR 121 & *122 English Composition | 8 |
* WR 122 is also required for students who take WR 121 fall 2008 and beyond.
Notes
Students may add a minor or a certificate in Homeland Security and Community Preparedness to their Criminal Justice degree.
Formal admission is required for all students. Normally, students will apply for admission at the end of the freshman year, or in the case of transfer students, upon admission to the university. Prior to application, applicants must complete CJ 213 (CJA 111 at PCC) and achieve a sophomore standing (45 or more credit hours). Students will be required to complete WR 115 and WR 135 (WR 121 at PCC). Students must earn a grade of B or above in both WR 115 and WR 135 prior to admission to the program. All transfer English classes must be 3.0 or higher to substitute for WR 115 or WR 135. Students must also have an overall GPA of 2.67 in order to be admitted.
Students who have already met the general education requirements can earn their Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in two years by taking about 12 credits per term. All CJ majors are required to take 48 credits of core classes.
Students will also select at least 24 credits of electives to apply toward their major. Areas of concentration may also be selected with the help of an advisor.
In addition to the departmental requirements listed above, students must also complete coursework for university admission, coursework to satisfy WOU's Liberal Arts Core Curriculum, cultural diversity requirement, writing intensive requirement, and graduation requirements outlined for the BS or BA. Meet with a PCC Academic Advisor to develop an effective transfer plan that will meet your individual needs.
Criminal Justice Online Degree Program
Western Oregon University is pleased to announce our Criminal Justice Online Program!
Now it’s even easier for working students and busy professionals to earn a degree or certificate through WOU. The WOU Criminal Justice program combines strong liberal arts curriculum with a rigorous set of core classes and specialized elective coursework in law enforcement, corrections, and community crime prevention.
Additional Notes
Students interested in Criminalistics should consider Forensic Science or Computer Science as a minor at WOU. Those with an interest in administration should consider Political Science, Economics, or Business as a minor at WOU. Students interested in Human Resources might pursue Sociology, Psychology, or Anthropology as a minor at WOU. Those interested in generalist skills may wish to consider Social Science as a minor at WOU. A modern language is strongly advised. See an Academic Advisor at PCC to determine if any requirements for your minor might be satisfied at PCC.
PCC endeavors to create accurate transfer guides for students; however, requirements may change without notice. Students are responsible for working with PCC advisors and their transfer institution to ensure that their academic plan will meet requirements and timelines.
Last updated: July 2008