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CJ

9 courses with the subject CJ, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

CJ 100Introduction to Criminal Justice4
Subject
CJ
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.batten.edu
CJ 112Computer Programming I4
Subject
CJ
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.batten.edu
CJ 266Criminal Procedure
Subject
CJ
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.batten.edu
CJ 301Criminology4
Subject
CJ
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.batten.edu
CJ 340Forensic Accounting4
Subject
CJ
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.batten.edu
CJ 350Introduction to Social Research4
Subject
CJ
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.batten.edu
CJ 387Criminal Law4

Two Criminal Justice Electives 8 TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 20 CRIMINAL JUSTICE COURSES (CJ) 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice (4) Engages students in critical analysis of the criminal justice system in America. Emphasizes the investigation of social order and the notion of “justice” as defined by the various social institutions. Students explore the significance of law, state and property relations, and the administration of justice through police, the courts, and corrections. Offered every semester. Formerly CJ 205—Issues in Criminal Justice. 139 Crime and the Media (4) This course is designed to make students critical observers in regard to the media and the representation of crime. Students will gain skills to determine what is accurate and what is exaggerated in the media representation of crime and criminal justice. Offered every other year. 210 Corrections (4) Provides an appreciation of the processes and structures of corrections within an American and international framework. Examines historical, legal, economic, and sociological issues in maintaining control and order over those defined as criminal. Provides a critical examination of the concepts of punishment, deterrence, and rehabilitation. Prerequisite: CJ 100. Offered every fall. 215 Study Away in Criminal Justice (4) Explores criminal justice topics and issues beyond the classroom. Students will travel to places where criminal justice institutions, events, and/or policies have influenced the field of criminal justice; for example, a trip to San Francisco to tour Alcatraz Island Prison. Prerequisite: consent. Offered intermittently. 222 Victimology (4) A comprehensive understanding of victimization while also considering innovative strategies and applied solutions for victim- oriented services. Includes criminal victimization and its consequences, responses to victims of crime, and contemporary issues in victimology. Prerequisite: CJ 100. Offered fall of even-numbered years or intermittently. 235 Diversity and Society (4) This course is an examination of race and ethnic relations in the United States through a sociological lens. Race and ethnicity are social constructions that vary based on time and place. The importance of diversity and inclusion have vast implications for our society. Offered every fall. 250 Topics in Criminal Justice (4) A seminar addressing announced topics that may include public policy in criminal justice, controversial/debated laws in the U.S., taboo practices, understanding violence, murder, property crime, corruption, ethics, and more. May be repeated for credit as designated topics change. Prerequisite: sophomore status or consent. Offered intermittently. 266 Criminal Procedure (4) The evolution and study of criminal procedure in the United States. The course will give an overview of the most common topics examined by appellate courts that pertain to criminal procedure, in particular, involving the behavior of law enforcement. Prerequisite: CJ 100. Offered intermittently.

Subject
CJ
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit as designated topics change.
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.batten.edu
CJ 389Criminal Investigation & Evidence Collection
Subject
CJ
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.batten.edu
CJ 488Senior Capstone4

Choose six additional courses at any level, including one or two from allied courses: 24 CJ 210, 215, 222, 250, 266, 290, 300, 340, 348, 360, 385, 388, 389, 393, 460, 480

Subject
CJ
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.batten.edu

Source: Virginia Wesleyan University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59