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There is so much more to this degree than catching bad guys.
As a student studying for a bachelor of science degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology at 网曝吃瓜, you鈥檒l explore the cause and effects of criminal behavior and victimization from white collar crime and human trafficking to cybercrime and serial killings as well as study the three arms of America鈥檚 Criminal Justice system, law enforcement, courts and corrections. Plus, you will critically examine how social justice is administered in a diverse and global society, including the firsthand comparison of our system to that of the Netherlands, South Korea and the United Kingdom.
网曝吃瓜鈥檚 Criminal Justice and Criminology department has a substantial internship program that includes placements in probation and parole departments, public defender and district attorney offices, police departments, sheriff offices and other ancillary agencies such as halfway houses, safe houses and rape awareness and assistance programs.
Our Criminal Justice and Criminology faculty is as diverse as any in the nation, with each professor bringing substantial teaching and/or professional agency experience to their classrooms.
Accolades
网曝吃瓜鈥檚 Criminal Justice and Criminology core curriculum is consistent with (ACJS) national standards for a criminal justice baccalaureate degree.
Recognized for their expertise, eight Criminal Justice and Criminology faculty members have been asked or elected to city- and state-level boards, including the Governor鈥檚 Colorado Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Council, the Colorado Sex Offender Management Board, Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, the Denver Community Corrections Board, City of Denver Crime Control Commission and the Colorado Faculty Advisory Council.
Benefits of Earning Your Degree at 网曝吃瓜
Facilities and Resources
网曝吃瓜 is located on the near Downtown Denver. Its proximity to the City and County of Denver鈥檚 Criminal Justice departments, including the courts and jail, allows for easy access for students participating in internships with city agencies.
You may also have the opportunity to participate in Delta Gamma Xi, the Criminal Justice and Criminology honors society. Members strive to keep abreast of the advances in scientific research, elevate the ethical standards of the criminal justice professions and sustain in the public mind the benefit and necessity of education and professional training.
Curriculum
Overview
For the majority of Criminal Justice and Criminology majors, preparation revolves around entry into the workforce and occupations. A smaller proportion of Criminal Justice and Criminology majors and minors aspire to graduate education or law school, which indicates that we need a curriculum that is of high quality and efficient: focused on (a) basic conceptual and theoretical understandings, (b) methodological inquiry, (c) statistical/data analysis and (d) practical information. Elective courses reflect mainstream, substantive areas that are relevant to the field, and are also typical of courses offered by many other CJC programs in the United States.
Students have the opportunity to participate in internships from various criminal justice agencies throughout the Denver Metropolitan area including probation departments in various counties as well as municipalities. Other agencies include Colorado Parole Department, public defender offices, police departments, sheriff offices, and other ancillary agencies in Colorado such as half-way houses, safe houses, rape awareness and assistance programs, district attorney offices.
Criminal Justice and Criminology Major
The Criminal Justice and Criminology program at 网曝吃瓜 offers a course of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in CJC. This 120-credit degree appeals to students who are interested in working in the fields of: law, law enforcement, probation and parole, corrections or other related social service agencies. This degree also prepares students to undertake graduate school in criminal justice or other related fields as well as law schools.
The Criminal Justice and Criminology B.S. program also welcomes students returning to school who are interested in earning their degree to assist in furthering their career goals. Recognizing that many people who are interested in such education are already employed in some form of criminal justice work, and that many people have completed course-work at the community college level, the curriculum is also structured to facilitate transfer from two-year police science/criminal justice programs. The department has articulation agreements with Colorado community colleges to facilitate students to transfer from community colleges to 网曝吃瓜.
Students must meet 网曝吃瓜鈥檚 and the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology鈥檚 requirements for the bachelor鈥檚 degree, which includes the successful completion of General Studies courses, courses related to the Minor of your choice, and the core and elective courses available to all Criminal Justice and Criminology majors.
Degree Requirements for Criminal Justice and Criminology Majors
Students are required to take the Introduction to Criminal Justice System course (CJC 1010) as a pre-major requirement. This class cannot be counted towards their general studies requirements if you are a CJC major. If you are a CJC major, there are 21 hours of major core requirements to complete the major and 15 hours of area electives. There are an additional 9 hours of CJC electives required. In total, 45 credit hours are required for the CJC degree.
Degree Requirements
General Studies (33-36 Credits)
- Written Communication (6 credits)
- Oral Communication (3 credits)
- Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
- Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
- Historical (3 credits)
- Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
- Global Diversity* (0-3 credits)
- *Students may fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences
For more information on General Studies requirements and lists of courses that meet the requirements,听visit 网曝吃瓜 General Studies Program.
Ethnic Studies & Social Justice (ESSJ)听
- Ethnic Studies & Social Justice* (0-3 credits)
- *The ESSJ course does not require 3 semester hours as a separate category and can be taken in the major, minor, or as an elective, please contact your CJC Academic Advisor for more information
Senior Experience Requirement (3 Credits)
- CJC 4700 Capstone Seminar in CJC (3 credits)
Criminal Justice and Criminology Pre-Major Requirement (3 Credits)
- CJC 1010: Introduction to Criminal Justice System* (3 credits)
- *This cannot be counted toward General Studies.
Criminal Justice and Criminology Major Core Requirements (21 Credits)
- CJC 1450: Introduction to Corrections (3 credits)
- CJC 2020: Research Methods & Basic Statistics for the Criminal Justice Professionals (3 credits)
- CJC 2050: American Judicial System (3 credits)
- CJC 2210: American Policing (3 credits)
- CJC 3400: Criminological Theories (3 credits)
- CJC 3410: Criminal Justice and the Social Structure (3 credits)
- CJC 4700: Capstone Seminar in CJC (3 credits)
- Senior Experience
Criminal Justice and Criminology Area Electives (15 credits)
Police (Choose One)
- CJC 3800: Federal Law Enforcement and Terrorism (3 credits)
- CJC 4250: Community Policing (3 credits)
Courts/Law (Choose One)
- CJC 2100: Criminal Law (3 credits)
- CJC 3110: Constitutional Law (3 credits)
Corrections (Choose One)
- CJC 3270: Community Corrections (3 credits)
- CJC 3290: Probation and Parole (3 credits)
- CJC 3470: Punishment and Society (3 credits)
Administration of Justice (Choose Two)
- CJC 3130: Victimology (3 credits)
- CJC 3350: Juvenile Justice and Delinquency (3 credits)
- CJC 4430: Comparative Criminal Justice (3 credits)
- CJC 4650: Ethics for the Criminal Justice Professional (3 credits)
Criminal Justice and Criminology General Electives (9 credits)
- Additional nine hours of CJC general electives credits are required.
- However, students can choose to take additional courses from CJC courses from CJC areas electives not previously taken.
- Six of nine credits must be upper division (3000/4000 level).
General Electives
- CJC 2500 Criminal Investigation
- CJC 3200 Criminal Justice Administrative Behavior
- CJC 3210 White Collar Crime
- CJC 3420 Organized Crime
- CJC 3440 American Gangsters
- CJC 3460 Crime Mapping and Analysis
- CJC 3490 Serial Killers
- CJC 3980 Internship in CJC (1-6 credits, junior standing)
- CJC 405M Aviation Security (junior standing)
- CJC 4160 Human Trafficking
- CJC 4230 The Female Offender
- CJC 4260 Media, Crime, and Culture
- CYB 2001 Cyber Laws & Regulations
- CYB 3900 Open-Source Intelligence
Additional Options
Any course from Tier II Area Electives not previously completed for course credit.
Disclaimer
This is a standard list: some courses may or may not be offered each semester, and this list is subject to change without notice.
Academic Catalog
罢丑别听听provides the following information:
- Program Overview
- Student Outcomes
- Course Descriptions
- General Degree Requirements
- Criminal Justice and Criminology Major Coursework Requirements
- Summary of Requirements
Important Note: Students, please make sure that when you select a degree, minor or concentration on the academic catalog website, that you are selecting the link to the correct academic year for you. You may use the drop-down box located at the top right side of the catalog website to select the correct year. For example, if you began your studies at 网曝吃瓜 in Fall 2020, Spring 2021 or Summer 2021, you would select the 2020-2021 undergraduate catalog for accurate degree information, NOT the most recent academic catalog or another year. Please also ensure that if you are referring to a degree plan that it matches the year you started taking courses at 网曝吃瓜. If you have further questions about your degree information or degree progress, please reach out to your听academic advisor.
Internship Opportunities
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Career Opportunities for Our Graduates
As a Criminal Justice and Criminology graduate, you鈥檒l have a wide range of career opportunities (some that require post graduate degrees) with the most common jobs being:
- Police Officers and Detectives
- Probation and Parole Officers
- Victim Advocates
- Social Service Workers
- Correctional Officers
- Youth workers
- Special Agents
- Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Lawyers
- Judges
The 2024 Occupational Outlook Handbook lists the following examples of median salaries for Criminal Justice and Criminology careers, some that require a postgraduate degree:
- Correctional Officers and Bailiffs: $57,950
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants: $61,010
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists: $64,520
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners: $67,310
- Forensic Science Technicians: $67,440
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators: $67,710
- Police and Detectives: $77,270
- Judges and Hearing Officers: $135,160
- Lawyers: $151,160
Featured Faculty
Allison Cotton, Ph.D.
Professor Allison Cotton is a two-time Fulbright Scholar whose publications range in subject from issues related to the death penalty, eye-witness identifications, lethal behavior and expert witnesses to issues around race, class, gender and crime. She is author of 鈥淓ffigy: Images of Capital Defendants鈥� (2008, Lexington Books) and co-author of 鈥淐lass, Race, Gender & Crime: The Social Realities of Justice in America鈥� (6th edition, October 2024, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.)
Henry Jackson, Jr., Ph.D., M.P.A.
Professor Henry Jackson鈥檚 research interests explore the relationship among race, class and punishment as well as racial profiling. His work appears in the peer-reviewed journal Justice and Research Policy, McNair Scholars Research Journal and Crime and Justice in America: An Introduction to Criminal Justice Studies. He currently serves on the City of Denver鈥檚 Crime Prevention and Control Commission.
Denise Mowder, J.D., Ph.D.
Professor Denise Mowder is an attorney and former prosecutor in Oregon who, for over 10 years, specialized in prosecuting cases of domestic violence, child abuse and sexual assault. Her expertise is in trial practice, investigations and victim advocacy and her听research focuses on the impact of current immigration law and the undocumented battered Latina woman and the wrongful conviction of the factually innocent.
CHHS Outstanding Student Award
College of Health & Human Sciences Outstanding Student Awardees
The College of Health & Human Sciences (CHHS) Outstanding Student Awards recognize the academic achievements of graduating students. These awards are presented to students who demonstrate emerging professional capabilities and potential for contributing to their professions and society.
Congratulations!
Criminal Justice & Criminology, B.S.
- Gioia Fisk (2020-2021)
- Sereniti McKenzie (2021-2022)
- Maritza Esparza (2022-2023)
- Sheyenne Gamboa (2023-2024)
Alumni
Alumni Testimonials
鈥淐oming into 网曝吃瓜 as a freshman was very overwhelming, but once I found the CJC Department I was very confident going forward. I have really enjoyed becoming a CJC major, and the classes are all very challenging and relevant to issues faced in today鈥檚 world. The advising in the criminal justice department has really helped me stay on the right track and also has helped me reach out too many volunteer and internship opportunities.鈥�
-Austin Miller
鈥淭he CJC program at 网曝吃瓜 is definitely one of the best. The professors are what really make this program great for many different reasons. They are experienced in different areas of the Criminal Justice System so they are able to give different perspectives on the system. They make one-on-one connections with students and help students prepare for a very competitive job market. Their doors are always open to help the students in any way they can.鈥�
-Brittany Kimmel
“The best part of the CJC program is the fabulous team of faculty! Each one of them has experience in different aspects of our field. The know what it takes to be successful in Criminal Justice and they want us to be successful, too!”
-Carlie Brockmann
Alumni at Work
Organizations that have hired 网曝吃瓜 Criminal Justice & Criminology Graduates
- City of Centennial Police Department
- City of Lone Tree
- Colo. School District
- Colorado Office of Information Technology
- Denver County Probation
- Denver Courts
- Denver Juvenile Probation
- Denver Police Department
- Denver Sheriff鈥檚 Department
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Jefferson County
- United States Secret Service
Criminal Justice and Criminology graduates have been accepted for post-graduate study at the University of Kansas, University of Denver and the University of Colorado Denver, among other higher education institutions.
Upcoming Events
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PAST EVENTS (ARCHIVED)
End of the Year Celebration
Date:听Monday, April 27, 2026
Time:听9:00 a.m. 鈥� 3:00 p.m.
Location:听Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Administration Building, Suite 310
1201 5th Street, Denver, CO 80204
Event Details:听罢丑别听Department of CJC听补苍诲听Delta Gamma Xi (DGX)听are excited to invite you our End鈥憃f鈥慪ear Celebration! It will be a relaxed and fun day with games, food, and prizes, and we鈥檒l also have a cake to celebrate our graduates! Please top by and join us for a few minutes or stay awhile. We鈥檇 love to take this opportunity to honor those who are graduating and give everyone a well鈥慸eserved moment to pause and recharge before finals begin. Wishing you a smooth end of the semester, and we hope to see you there!
网曝吃瓜 Spring 2026 Open House
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time:听8:30 a.m. 鈥� 12:30 p.m.
Locations:听Jordan Student Success Building (JSSB)
890 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
Tivoli Student Union Turnhalle
900 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
Event Details:听Open House is open to prospective students, admitted students, and their families.
痴颈蝉颈迟听OPEN HOUSE听for more information.
The State of Policing & Public Mental Health
Bridging Law Enforcement Challenges, Mental Health Solutions, & Pathways to Social Progress
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Plaza Building, Room 238, 955 Lawrence Way #122, Denver, CO 80204, visit
Event Details: Engage in a critical dialogue examining the intersections of criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, and mental health. This event highlights innovative approaches such as STAR and provides research-based perspectives on policing reforms. Open to the public and hosted online, the panel invites participants to consider accessible and evidence-informed strategies for meaningful community impact.
Panelists
- Dr. Andrea Borrego, Professor and Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at 网曝吃瓜
- Chief Jason Mollendor, Chief of Police at the Auraria Campus Police Department
- Sam Rabins, LCSW & Program Manager for Denver Co-Responder Program/Crisis Intervention Response Unit at Well Power
Sponsors
Contact: For questions, please email [email protected].
Visit to request a Ride Along with an Auraria Campus Police Officer or Neighborhood Community Officer.
网曝吃瓜 Open House
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time:听8:30 a.m. 鈥� 12:30 p.m.
Locations:听Jordan Student Success Building (JSSB)
890 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
Tivoli Student Union Turnhalle
900 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
Event Details: Open House is open to prospective students, admitted students, and their families.
Visit OPEN HOUSE for more information.
Colorado Graduate School Fair at 网曝吃瓜
Date:听Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time:听10:00 a.m. 鈥� 2:00 p.m.
Location:听Tivoli Turnhalle, 900 Auraria Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Event Details:听Whether you are an interested undergraduate, alum, or returning graduate student, discover the diverse graduate programs offered around Colorado and here at 网曝吃瓜. For more information or special accommodations, please reach out to听[email protected].
Registration:听Registered attendees will receive a code for free parking.
网曝吃瓜 Fall Job & Internship Fair
Date:听Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. 鈥� 2:00 p.m.
Location:听Tivoli Student Union, Turnhalle, 900 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
Event Details:听The Fall Job & Internship Fair is open to all Auraria Campus students/alumni from all majors who are looking for post-graduate opportunities or internships in a wide variety of industries.
Bring several copies of your r茅sum茅 to connect with employers!
Questions, please contact The Classroom to Career Hub |听[email protected]
Guest Lecture: Challenges in Policing and Higher Education, US and Hungarian Perspectives
Date:听Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time:听9:00 a.m. 鈥� Noon
Location:听Tivoli Student Union, Adirondacks, Room 440/540, 900 Auraria Pkwy. Denver, CO 80204
Event Details:听Hear from Hungarian police and faculty from听, local law enforcement, and 网曝吃瓜 faculty about higher education and public safety. The event is sponsored by the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology, Office of International Studies, and College of Health & Human Sciences.
Agenda:
- 9:00 鈥� 9:20 a.m. Introduction & Welcome Remarks
- 9:20 鈥� 10:30 a.m. Presentations and Discussions I
- 10:30 鈥� 10:50 a.m. Coffee Break
- 10:50 a.m. 鈥� Noon Presentations and Discussions II
End of Year CJC and CYB Student Social
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time:听9:00 a.m. 鈥� 3:00 p.m.
Location:听Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology (ADMIN 310)
Administration Building, 1201 5th Street Denver, CO 80204
Event Details: Join us for an end of the year student social where you can connect with fellow students, staff, and faculty. We will have food, games, activities, and prizes.
DGX Spring 2025 Meeting
Alpha Phi Sigma The Criminal Justice Honor Society
Delta Gamma Xi (DGX)
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time:听12:30 鈥� 1:30 p.m.
Location:听Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology (ADMIN 310)
Administration Building, 1201 5th Street Denver, CO 80204
Virtual:听MS Teams
Meeting Details:听Collaborate with your peers, plan next year鈥檚 activities, and vote on officer roles while eating pizza.
网曝吃瓜 - LUPS Law Enforcement Workshop
Current Challenges in Law Enforcement: Hungarian and US Perspectives
Dates:听Monday and Tuesday, April 28 and 29, 2025
Time:听9:00 a.m. 鈥� 12:30 p.m.
Location:听, Adirondacks Rooms 440/540
900 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
Event Details:听Metropolitan State University of Denver (网曝吃瓜) and Ludovika University of Public Service (LUPS) invite you to a two-day workshop fostering dialogue on contemporary law enforcement challenges in Hungary and the United States. The program will include expert presentations and panel discussions.
Audience:听This workshop welcomes researchers, practitioners, and students interested in the work of Hungarian and US experts in law enforcement fields, including cybersecurity, drug regulation, prison service, and terrorism.
Questions, contact:听Dr. Hyon Namgung ([email protected]) or Dr. L谩szl贸 Christi谩n ([email protected]).
Visit 听for agenda and more information.
Department of CJC Housewarming & Networking Event
Date: Thursday, April 11, 2024
Time: Open House (Noon- 4:00 p.m.) Social Event (4:00 – 6:00 p.m.)
Location: Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology (ADMIN 310)
Administration Building, 1201 5th Street Denver, CO 80204
Event Details: Join us in our new office space, meet faculty & staff, learn about what we have been up to and what we have planned for the future! Learn about academic programs, student clubs, scholarships, internships, and study abroad.
Audience: CJC and Cybersecurity students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of CJC
Maty Candelaria, Jose Chavez Quezada, or Spencer Sheaman
Academic Advisors
Phone: (303) 615-1099
CONTACT YOUR ADVISOROffice Location
We are located in the Administration Building, Suite 310.
Office Hours
Monday 鈥� Thursday 8:30 a.m. 鈥� 4:30 p.m.
Friday (Virtual) 8:30 a.m. 鈥� 4:30 p.m.
Mailing Address
Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Campus Box 10
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362
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