Available Minors in Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Minor
This minor is an excellent option for those interested in the area of criminal justice but also have an interest in another field (e.g. business, law, accounting, a foreign language, etc.). A total of 21 hours of Criminal Justice Courses is required to complete the Criminal Justice Minor. The minor, which is open to students of all majors, is designed to give the student an overview of the criminal justice discipline. It includes an introductory survey course and one foundation course in each of the four areas recommended by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The remaining six hours gives the student freedom to explore particular areas of interest in criminal justice.
Required 21 Hours:
- CRIM 1010 Criminal Justice
- CRIM 1110 Penology
- CRIM 1240 Policing
- CRIM 2230 Criminal Procedure
- CRIM 2250 Juvenile Justice
- Choose TWO CRIM Electives at the 3000/4000 level
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Forensic Science Investigation
This minor is a fantastic option for students interested in the investigations side of law enforcement. A total of 23 hours of coursework is required to complete the minor in Forensic Science Investigation. This minor is open to all students at The University of Toledo. The minor is designed to provide an overview of the importance of forensic science evidence in the Criminal Justice System. Consequently, the minor in forensic science investigation is ideal for students who are seeking a career in law enforcement or other related agencies responsible for investigation crimes and securing evidence. If you are interested in pursuing this minor, please contact Professor Dier.
Required 23 Hours:
- BIOL 2010: Major Concepts in Biology
- CHEM 1100: Concepts in Chemistry
- CHEM 1150: Concepts in Chemistry Lab
- CRIM 2210: Criminal Investigations I
Pre-requisite CRIM 1010 - CRIM 2220: Laws of Evidence
Pre-requisite CRIM 1010 - CRIM 3290: Criminal Investigations II
Pre-requisite CRIM 2210 - CRIM 4940: Criminal Justice Internship
The internship must be with an agency that either collects or analyzes evidence in criminal investigations. - KINE 1460: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Lab
- KINE 1560: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology
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