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Dec 03, 2024
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Undergraduate Catalog | 2024-2025
Criminal Justice, Crime Analytics Concentration, B.A.
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This concentration provides students with an in-depth and deeper understanding of how data is used to address issues related to crime and the criminal justice system. Students seeking to earn the B.A .in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Crime Analytics must complete 15 credit hours in analytically based courses.
All program-level Admissions and Progression Requirements are in addition to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Admission Requirements .
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Admissions Requirements
Freshmen
- See University Admission Requirements
- Minimum GPA: 2.0
- Pre-Major/Prerequisite Courses: Completion of the below courses with a grade of C or above in each course. Students are allowed no more than two attempts at all core classes required to be admitted to the major (grades of D, F, and W all count as attempts).
Transfers
- See University Admission Requirements
- Minimum GPA: 2.0
- Pre-Major/Prerequisite Courses: Transfer students from a North Carolina community college can receive credit for the following courses. Transfer credit will only be awarded for courses completed with a grade of C or above.
- Transfer students who have an A.A.S. degree in Criminal Justice or who have an A.A. degree receive General Education exemption and may be awarded up to 15 credit hours for criminal justice coursework completed with a grade of C or above. Transfer courses from four-year institutions or out-of-state community colleges will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Currently Enrolled Students
- Declaration of Major: Current UNC Charlotte students interested in becoming a Criminal Justice major should refer to the Criminal Justice website for specific instructions.
Degree Requirements
A Major in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Crime Analytics requires 40 credit hours of coursework, 12 of which must be taken from the Crime Analytics concentration elective courses.
General Education Courses (31-32 credit hours)
For details on required courses, refer to the General Education Program . Total hours to satisfy General Education Requirements may vary as some general education requirements may be double-counted in the major with departmental approval. Please see your advisor for information.
Major Courses (40 credit hours)
Foundation Courses (10 credit hours)
*Note:
In lieu of CJUS 2370 , students may also take one of the following options:
Statistics Course (3 credit hours)
Select one of the following:
Concentration Courses (12 credit hours)
Select four of the following:
Intercultural Course (3 credit hours)
Select one of the following:
Major Elective Courses (12 credit hours)
Select four of the following not already taken:
Unrestricted Elective Courses
As needed to complete the credit hours required for graduation.
Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours
Honors Program
For details about the Honors Program in Criminal Justice, visit the program page .
Internship
While not required, students are encouraged to participate in internship programs available through the department. Internships provide opportunities to combine theory and practice in a realistic setting, and to make more judicious career decisions.
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