Criminology and Criminal Justice ,Minor
Corrections, Delinquency, Juvenile Justice, Parole Officer, Police, Probation Officer, cop
Enhance your ASU degree with a minor that exposes you to the complex facets impacting the causes of crime and success of potential prevention methods. Join one of the nation's top-ranked schools in a program that will help prepare you to make a meaningful impact on your community.
The minor program in criminology and criminal justice allows you to explore issues of crime, law and the criminal justice system while pursuing other undergraduate programs at ASU. The program provides you with the tools to analyze complex issues and policies within the criminal justice system, enhancing your ability to understand the nature of crime and the system response to lawbreaking.
In addition to the three required courses, which provide a solid understanding of the field, you select electives to meet your specific interests.
- College/school:
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions
- Location: Downtown Phoenix, West Valley or Online
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor in criminology and criminal justice requires 18 credit hours of graded classroom and online coursework (internship or independent study not applicable), of which 12 are upper division. A minimum of 12 credit hours of CRJ resident credit must be completed at ASU. |
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Students much complete CRJ 100, at minimum, as the prerequisite for all upper-division CRJ courses. Some upper-division CRJ courses require junior standing. |
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CRJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice
(SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CRJ 203 Courts and Sentencing
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CRJ 230 Introduction to Policing
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CRJ 240 Introduction to Corrections
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CRJ 305 Gender, Crime, and Criminal Justice
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CRJ 306 Race, Ethnicity, Crime, and Criminal Justice
(CIVI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CRJ 309 Criminology
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
CRJ Elective
Choose any two CRJ courses at the 300- or 400-level.
6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Students should consider meeting with a criminal justice advisor prior to registration. |
GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: BS in criminology and criminal justice; BS in public service and public policy with the following concentrations: criminology, law and policy, or emergency management and homeland security
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Graduates of the criminology and criminal justice minor find a strong job market in the public and private sectors. Employment opportunities exist in:
- bank fraud investigation
- corrections
- the court system
- domestic terrorism investigation
- federal agencies
- homeland security
- law enforcement
- legal offices
- parole offices
- private security
- probation offices
- victim advocate agencies
Graduates also may pursue advanced degrees in law, criminology and criminal justice, and other social science disciplines. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
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SCCJAdvising@asu.edu
602-496-1658
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