The course sequencing for criminology majors begins with an introduction to criminology, criminological theory, and the historical, philosophical, and modern day approaches to policing, courts, and corrections.  Throughout the course sequencing students are exposed to empirical research, governmental reports, and readings in required texts.  As part of the rich undergraduate educational experience that is offered at The College of New Jersey, criminology majors are also required to study a modern language and complete courses in quantitative reasoning, historical perspectives, and a natural science to name a few as part of the college core curriculum.  In the junior and senior years, criminology majors hone their skills in advanced criminology topics, research methodology, applied data analysis, and policy analysis.

Four Year Suggested Sequence: 32 Total Course Units 

First Year:
FYS First Seminar (1 course unit)
CRI 100/ Intro to Criminology (1 course unit)
CRI Elective (1 course unit)
FYW 102/ Academic Writing* (1 course unit)
STA 115/ Statistics (1 course unit)
Second Language** (2 course units)
College Core (1 course unit)
Total  (8 course units)

*Course required unless exempt 
**Course required unless exempt. Arabic 151 and 152: Chinese 151 and 152; Japanese 151 and 152; and Russian 151 and 152 are intensive courses and carry two normal course units of credit each. Students should take this into account when planning a normal four-course semester.

Second Year: 
CRI Elective (1 course unit)
CRI Elective (1 course unit)
CRI 205/ Criminology (1 course unit)
CRI 306/Research Methods (1 course unit)
Second Language (1 course unit)
College Core (3 course units)
Total (8 course units)

Third Year: 
CRI Elective (2 course units)
CRI Methods Option (1 course unit)
College Core (2 course units)
Electives (3 course units)
Total (8 course units)

Fourth Year: 
CRI 499/Senior Capstone (1 course unit)
CRI Elective (2 course units)
College Core (3 course units)
Electives (2 course units)
Total (8 course units)