This program prepares students for such positions as police officer, marshal, corrections officer, enforcement officers, state or federal patrol, customs agent, as well as manager and supervisor in these fields. It is recommended that students select additional courses from the criminal justice program toward their interested field of specialization. Student should seek advisement from the Criminal Justice Advisor to plan their career path and select appropriate electives and substitutions where available in the program.
The criminal justice program is offered on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix and the St. Thomas Campus.
UVI’s Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice presents the major components of the American criminal justice system. It includes criminal behavior patterns, law enforcement organizations, juvenile systems, legal principles and doctrines and fundamentals of criminal investigations. Courses utilize hands-on activities and analytical exercises and prepare students for employment in entry-level and advanced positions in the public and private sectors.
All requirements for the degree can be completed on either campus, and some courses can be completed online. Entry level courses can be completed on either campus, and some courses can be completed online
Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet the University of the Virgin Islands’
mission and its objectives:
Other Advising Information
It is recommended that students select additional courses from the criminal justice
major core courses in order to broaden their preparation or to direct their program
toward their interested field of specialization. Students should seek advisement
from the Criminal Justice Advisor to plan their career path and select appropriate
electives and substitutions where available in the paradigm.
It is recommended that students select additional courses from the criminal justice major core courses in order to broaden their preparation or to direct their program toward their interested field of specialization. Students should seek advisement from the Criminal Justice Advisor to plan their career path and select appropriate electives and substitutions where available in the paradigm.
To be admitted into the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice program, a student:Must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.33 or higher following the completion of 26 credits of which 15 credit hours must have been taken at UVI
Other requirements
Students pursuing an AAS in Criminal Justice are required to earn a minimum grade
of C in all required courses in criminal justice, except for CJU 250 Criminal Justice
Internship in which students must earn a minimum grade of B.
Students declaring this major must meet the following requirements before taking any CJU courses:
Please note:These are only suggested course sequences. Circumstances may cause you to complete the program in a different sequence. However, you must adhere to requirements regarding prerequisites for admission into certain courses and the timing of when particular courses must be taken during your completion of the major. Also, please note that all courses are not offered every semester. Please read the University catalog for explanation of major requirements and when courses are offered.
Prospective Students should be aware that all requirements to graduate with an AAS Degree in Criminal Justice can be completed on either UVI campus, or online (if available). Efforts are currently underway to increase our online CJU course offerings.
Courses required for students to graduate with an AAS Degree in Criminal Justice are as follows (does not include general education requirements):
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 120 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CJU 110 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJU 205 | Administration of Justice | 3 |
| CJU 207 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJU 240 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| CJU 250 | Criminal Justice Internship | 3 |
| POL 120 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| PSY 120 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 121 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SPA 131 | Functional Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| SPA 132 | Functional Elementary Spanish II | 4 |
For electives, the student must choose a minimum of six credits from the following
courses:
| Accounting | ACC 121, ACC 122 |
| Biology: |
BIO 141, BIO 142, BIO 245, BIO 295 |
| Business: |
BUS 112 |
| Chemistry: | CHE 151, CHE 152, CHE 251, CHE 252 |
| Communication: | COM 110, COM 223, COM 225 |
| Computer Science: | CSC 111 or CSC 101, CSC 119, CSC 239 |
| Criminal Justice: | CJU 120, CJU 222, CJU 223, CJU 224, CJU 265 |
| Economics: | ECO 221, ECO 222 |
| Humanities: | HUM 210 |
| Military Science: | MSL 101, MSL 102, MSL 201, MSL 202 |
| Political Science: | POL 121, POL 122, POL 129 |
| Psychology: | PSY 202, PSY 203, PSY 223 |
| Sociology: | SOC 124, SOC 223 |
Career Advice
The AAS degree in Criminal Justice prepares students for public safety and private security positions such as local/municipal police officers, VI marshals, corrections officers, enforcement officers, state or federal patrols, customs agents, *as well as managers and supervisors in these fields. *These are normally bachelor degree entry positions.
It is recommended that students select additional courses from the criminal justice major core courses in order to broaden their preparation or to direct their program toward their interested field of specialization. Students should seek advisement from the Criminal Justice Advisor to plan their career path and select appropriate electives and substitutions where available in the paradigm.
Career Websites which may be of interest to students enrolling in the AAS degree program:
** Use this web site to search for federal law enforcement jobs. Note that, other than exceptions with TSA and US Border Patrol, US Federal Law Enforcement Agencies usually require that applicants hold a minimum of as Bachelor’s degree as a pre-requisite for hiring. Here are examples of job titles you may search for:
Contact the Criminal Justice Faculty Advisors:
St. Croix ~ Dr. David King david.king@live.uvi.edu
St. Thomas ~ Atty. Nandi Sekou nsekou@live.uvi.edu
The BA in Criminal Justice prepares students for the many careers in criminal justice and law enforcement and lays the academic foundation for post graduate education and law school. The program covers the study of law enforcement and security procedures, courts and corrections, and criminal justice theory. This degree will teach students the functions of criminal justice organizations and law enforcement procedures. Upon graduation, a student will have the knowledge necessary to begin a rewarding career in the field. This program is also designed to qualify those students who are already in the criminal justice and law enforcement fields for promotion to advanced positions.
All requirements for the degree can be completed on either campus and some requirements can be completed online. Entry level courses can be completed on either campus and online. The CJU program is accredited through institutional accreditation with the Middle States Regional Accrediting Commission.
Other Advising Information
It is recommended that students select additional courses from the criminal justice
major core courses in order to broaden their preparation or to direct their program
toward their interested field of specialization. Students should seek advisement
from the Criminal Justice Advisor to plan their career path and select appropriate
electives and substitutions where available in the paradigm.
To be admitted into the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice program, a student:Must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.33 or higher following the completion of 52 credits of which 30 credit hours must have been taken at UVI;
Other requirements
Students pursuing an BA in Criminal Justice are required to earn a minimum grade of
C in all required courses in criminal justice, except for CJU 250 Criminal Justice
Internship in which students must earn a minimum grade of B.
Students declaring this major must meet the following requirements before taking any CJU courses:
Graduation Requirements
Prospective Students should be aware that all requirements to graduate with an BA
Degree in Criminal Justice can be completed on either UVI campus, or online (if available).
Efforts are currently underway to increase our online CJU course offerings.
Courses required for students to graduate with a BA Degree in Criminal Justice are as follows (does not include general education requirements):
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIS 341 or HIS 342 | Caribbean History or History of the Virgin Islands | 3 |
| CJU 110 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJU 205 | Administration of Justice | 3 |
| CJU 207 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJU 240 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| CJU 250 | Criminal Justice Internship | 3 |
| CJU 325 | Police Organization and Administration | 3 |
| CJU 321/POL 321 | Contemporary Corrections | 3 |
| CJU 401 | Criminal Justice Research Methods and Analysis | 4 |
| CJU 432 | Criminal Procedure and Evidence | 3 |
| POL 120 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| POL 129 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 |
| PSY 120 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 121 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 333/CJU 333 | Criminology | 3 |
| SSC 327 | Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences I | 4 |
| SSC 328 | Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences II | 4 |
| SSC 497 | Social Sciences Senior Seminar I | 1 |
| SSC 498 | Social Sciences Senior Seminar II | 1 |
Required Courses in other Fields:These courses also count toward satisfaction of section above
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 140 | College Algebra with Applications | 4 |
| MAT 235 | Introduction to Statistics with Applications | 4 |
For the nine credits of electives, students in the BA in Criminal Justice will choose a minimum of 6 credits at the three hundred level or above from among the following:
Student Learning Outcome Assessment
Students graduating from the Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice Degree Program will be competent in the following areas:
Career Advice
The BA degree in Criminal Justice prepares students for public safety and private
security positions such as local/municipal police officers, VI marshals, corrections
officers, enforcement officers, state or federal patrols, customs agents, as well
as managers and supervisors in these fields.
It is recommended that students select additional courses from the criminal justice major core courses in order to broaden their preparation or to direct their program toward their interested field of specialization. Students should seek advisement from the Criminal Justice Advisor to plan their career path and select appropriate electives and substitutions where available in the paradigm.
Career Websites which may be of interest to students enrolling in the BA degree program:
** Use this web site to search for federal law enforcement jobs. Note that, other than exceptions with TSA and US Border Patrol, US Federal Law Enforcement Agencies usually require that applicants hold a minimum of as Bachelor’s degree as a pre-requisite for hiring. Here are examples of job titles you may search for:
Contact the Criminal Justice Faculty Advisors:
St. Thomas ~ Atty. Nandi Sekou nsekou@live.uvi.edu
The BS in Criminal Justice is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students for the many careers in criminal justice and law enforcement; it lays the academic foundation for post graduate education and law school. This program covers the study of law enforcement and security procedures, courts and corrections, and criminal justice theory. This degree will teach students the functions of criminal justice organizations and law enforcement procedures. The BS degree differs from the BA because of its emphasis on the institutions of criminal justice, specifically the police, courts and corrections, forensic science, and crime scene investigations (CSI). This program is also designed to qualify those students who are already in the criminal justice and law enforcement fields for promotion to advanced positions. Upon graduation, a student will have the knowledge necessary to begin a rewarding career in the field.
All requirements for the degree can be completed on either campus and some requirements can be completed online. Entry level courses can be completed on either campus and online. This is a generalist degree and no concentrations or specializations are available at this time. The CJU program is accredited through institutional accreditation with the Middle States Regional Accrediting Commission.
Other requirements
Students pursuing an BS in Criminal Justice are required to earn a minimum grade of
C in all required courses in criminal justice, except for CJU 250 Criminal Justice
Internship in which students must earn a minimum grade of B.
Students declaring this major must meet the following requirements before taking any CJU courses:
Please note: these are only suggested course sequences. Circumstances may cause you to complete the program in a different sequence. However, you must adhere to requirements regarding prerequisites for admission into certain courses and the timing of when particular courses must be taken during your completion of the major. Also, please note that all courses are not offered every semester. Please read the University catalog for explanation of major requirements and when courses are offered.
Career Advice
The BS degree in Criminal Justice prepares students for public safety and private security positions such as local/municipal police officers, VI marshals, corrections officers, enforcement officers, state or federal patrols, customs agents, *as well as managers and supervisors in these fields.
It is recommended that students select additional courses from the criminal justice major core courses in order to broaden their preparation or to direct their program toward their interested field of specialization. Students should seek advisement from the Criminal Justice Advisor to plan their career path and select appropriate electives and substitutions where available in the paradigm.
Career Websites which may be of interest to students enrolling in the BS degree program:
** Use this web site to search for federal law enforcement jobs. Note that, other than exceptions with TSA and US Border Patrol, US Federal Law Enforcement Agencies usually require that applicants hold a minimum of as Bachelor’s degree as a pre-requisite for hiring. Here are examples of job titles you may search for:
Contact the Criminal Justice Faculty Advisors:
St. Croix ~ Dr. David King david.king@live.uvi.edu
St. Thomas ~ Atty. Nandi Sekou nsekou@live.uvi.edu
Student Learning Outcome Assessment
Students graduating from the Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice Degree Program will be competent in the following areas:
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