Criminal Justice Minor

The Minor in Criminal Justice is designed to meet the needs of those students whose central academic or vocational are in areas peripheral to criminal justice. Students who are majoring in accounting, communications, computer science, political science, psychology, public administration or sociology may desire a secondary expertise in criminal justice to facilitate particular career goals. The Department of Criminal Justice maintains a strong minor program to meet the needs of these students.

Application to the Criminal Justice Minor Program

The Department of Criminal Justice considers applications to the Minor of Criminal Justice on an ongoing basis. Students may request the minor at any time by placing the request electronically through myWCU. Applicants should have an overall grade point average of at least 2.5. All students will be required to adhere to the Department of Criminal Justice Code of Conduct.

Advising

Minors are assigned to a faculty advisor to assist in course planning and selection. Copies of student advising sheets and program records are readily available to all students. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisors each semester.

Program Requirements (18 credits)

  • Required Courses (12 credits)
    • CRJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice
    • CRJ 210 Theories of Crime & Delinquency
    • CRJ 220 Corrections*
    • CRJ 287 Policing in America*
  • Electives (6 credits)
        • Completion of any two 300/400-level courses, excluding CRJ 410 and CRJ 490**

  • *Prerequisite of C or better in CRJ110
  • **Please note some 300 and 400-level courses have prerequisites which may include: C or better in CRJ 110, CRJ 210 and WRT 200. Students should consult with their minor advisor to ensure they meet any prerequisite requirements for their elective courses for the minor.
  • Transfer Students: Transfer students must take a minimum of twelve credits of criminal justice courses at West Chester University.
  • Performance: Minors must earn a minimum grade of C in all Criminal Justice courses and must maintain an overall grade point average of at least 2.0.