B.A. Degree with a Major in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies is exclusively for students seeking to complete degrees begun elsewhere. We facilitate the smooth transfer of credits from Southwestern Community College. This advising guide is effective for students entering BVU in the 2011-12 academic year. As course and degree requirements change, students are encouraged to consult with BVU personnel.

Southwestern Community College has a full articulation agreement with Buena Vista University. Students who have completed an approved associate's degree at SWCC can seamlessly move on to complete a bachelor's degree through Buena Vista University.

Major Courses:
CRIM 101 - Criminal Justice Systems................................................................CRJ 100 - Intro to Criminal Justice
CRIM 102 - Survey of Criminology....................................................................CRJ 200 Criminology
CRIM 220 - Intro to Law Enforcement
CRIM 290 - Institutional Corrections or
     CRIM 291 - Community Corrections
CRIM 343 - Juvenile Justice Systems
CRIM 398 - Criminological Research Methods
CRIM 470 - Criminological Theory
CRIM 495 - Internship or
     CRIM 498 - Capstone in Criminology & Criminal Justice
6 additional credit hours in CRIM at 200 level or higher - excluding CRIM 495 Internship

Support Work:
CRIM 230 - Survey of Criminal Courts or
      PSCN 240 - Judicial Process
PSYC 100 - General Psychology...............................................................................PSY 111 - Intro to Psychology
PSYC 203 - Social Psychology or..............................................................................PSY 251 - Social Psychology
     PSYC 239 - Abnormal Psychology....................................................................PSY 241 - Abnormal Psychology
SCWK 100 - Modern Social Problems or.....................................................................SOC 115 - Social Problems
     SOCI 101 - Intro to Sociology.............................................................................SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology

6 credit hours from the following: 1 course must be at 200 level or higher
PSCN 110............................................................................................ POL 111 - American National Government
PSPA 320 State and Local Politics......................................................POL 112 American State and Local Government
PSCN 115, 245, 465, PSPA 165, 320, 360, 380

*Criminology and Criminal Justice majors and minors must earn a final grade of C or better in all CRIM courses.

Students must earn a minimum of 12 credit hours at the 300/400 level in their major from Buena Vista University. All transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis. If questions should arise, please contact Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies Creston location at 800.556.7151 or 1501 West Townline, Room 726, Creston, Iowa 50801.