Law

Criminal Justice Track Option

Criminal Justice: Law

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If you're a student seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal system, obtaining an option area in law might be the right choice for you. By concentrating your elective credits in any of the four courses listed below, you'll gain valuable insights into crucial aspects of the courts and judicial system.

Depending on the courses you select, you'll delve into topics such as constitutional rights, the relationship between law and social policy, the integration of evidence in legal procedures, or a detailed examination of the trial and sentencing process. This specialized focus area will enable you to enhance your fundamental knowledge of the legal system.

Explore Course Requirements

Students may select from any of the following 4 courses (12 credits) to complete this option area:

  • CRJU 3050 - Interview and Interrogation Techniques
  • CRJU 3160 - White-Collar Crime
  • CRJU 3420 - Pleas, Trials, and Sentences
  • CRJU 3520 - Juvenile Justice Administration
  • CRJU 3620 - Advanced Cybercrime
  • CRJU 3950 - Firearms in Society
  • CRJU 4029 - Legal Aspects of Forensic Studies
  • CRJU 4050 - Advanced Interview and Interrogation Techniques
  • CRJU 4180 - Comparative Study of Criminal Justice Systems
  • CRJU 4200 - Wrongful Convictions
  • CRJU 4410 - Criminal Law and Constitutional Procedure
  • CRJU 4420 - Contemporary Trial Advocacy
  • CRJU 4430 - Law and Society
  • CRJU 4440 - Courts and Social Policy
  • PSC 4470 - Constitutional Law
  • PSC 4480 - Civil Rights and Liberties 

Please visit the UCCS Academic Catalog for the most up-to-date list of program courses, course descriptions, and detailed program requirements.