department of criminal justice & Social Sciences
INTRODUCTION
Welcome!
The Department of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences (CJSS) at Alabama State University offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice as well as a minor. Students who wish to pursue careers in criminal law, law enforcement, government, juvenile rehabilitation, corrections, social welfare, and much more, look no further! Learn from our experienced and passionate faculty who bring real-life professional work experiences.
Major Requirements:
Click here to download a copy.
*Note: Students who were enrolled in the program prior to the 2023-24 school year may adhere to the previously approved curriculum. Those guides are linked below:
Juvenile Justice Concentration
Minor Requirements:
To receive a minor in criminal justice you must complete 18 credit hours of criminal justice courses. Those requirements can be found here.
Contact Us!
If you have additional questions, please contact our office or one of our faculty members. (See the link below for our faculty list)
CJSS Administrative Secretary
Ms. Miranda O'Brien
Paterson Hall Room 122
mobrien@alasu.edu
(334) 604-8017
Important CJSS Links
Faculty and Advisor’s Directory
List of Jobs in Criminal Justice and Social Sciences
University’s Academic Calendar (Dates Subject to Change)
Questions and Answers
Internship Q&A (Internship Handbook is located here)