Chaminade University of Honolulu

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Criminology and Criminal Justice (Minor)

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Criminology and Criminal Justice (Minor)

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Most would agree: one of the best ways to learn is by doing—it’s immersive and engaging. That’s why the centerpiece of our Criminology and Criminal Justice minor is hands-on instruction. Just like the professionals, our students hone their skills by interviewing witnesses, securing (fictional) crime scenes, and collecting evidence.

Upon completion of the Criminology & Criminal Justice minor, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the interrelated institutions and processes of the criminal justice system, including the basic rights guaranteed to each individual by both state and federal constitutions and laws.
  2. Articulate a working knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods by explaining the various social science methods of inquiry and use these to test specific criminological research questions.
Minor Requirements
  • CJ 151 Criminal Justice Systems or CJ 201 Foundations in Criminology
  • CJ 315 Behavioral Sciences Statistics
  • Minimum of 12 additional hours of upper-division Criminology and Criminal Justice courses
  • A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better

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