Our administration of justice program is an upper-division undergraduate course of interdisciplinary study in the liberal arts and sciences that leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree. The goal of this baccalaureate program is to develop an understanding of the evolution, theory, structure, functioning, and processes of change in the total system of criminal justice in our society. Administration of justice majors develop competence in one of four specialized areas:
- Adult and Juvenile Corrections
- Law Enforcement Practice
- Forensics
- Cybercrime
Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits (approximately 40 courses) for the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in administration of justice. Of this total, 30 credits make up the major, which is satisfied by taking courses to complete the core requirements, area of concentration, and major electives.CGS online course offerings are marked with (Web) or (Hybrid) on the program page. The remaining credits consist of General Education Requirements. Other related courses are offered by the anthropology, political science, psychology, and sociology departments.
Important: Changes to ADMJ Courses
Beginning Spring 2022 (2224), Administration of Justice courses have been renumbered and retitled with LCJS as their subject code. These courses count the same as their former ADMJ or LEGLST equivalent for Administration of Justice majors and minors.
- Core Requirements: (12 credits)
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The following four courses are required.
Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1400, effective Spring 2022Note: Replaced by LCJS 1200, effective Spring 2022Note: Cross-listed with LEGLST 1140Note: Replaced by LCJS 1590, effective Spring 2022Format: HybridNote: Replaced by LCJS 1900, effective Spring 2022 - Area of Concentration: (9 credits)
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Choose one of the four areas of specialization. All courses listed under a given area are required.
Adult and Juvenile Corrections
Note: Replaced by LCJS 1310, effective Spring 2022Note: Replaced by LCJS 1420, effective Spring 2022Format: F2F and WebNote: Formerly PSY 1205 Abnormal PsychologyLaw Enforcement Practice
Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1410, effective Spring 2022Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1110, effective Spring 2022Approved Substitute:ADMJ 0600Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1210, effective Spring 2022Note: Cross-listed with LEGLST 1141Forensics
Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1440, effective Spring 2022Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1500, effective Spring 2022Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1510, effective Spring 2022Cybercrime
Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1520, effective Spring 2022Choose two of the following four courses:
Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1531, effective Spring 2022Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1521, effective Spring 2022Note: Replaced by LCJS 1570, effective Spring 2022Note: Cross-listed with PUBSRV 1425 - Major Electives: (9 credits)
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Choose three additional courses from the following list:
Title Change as of Fall 2021: ADMJ 0100 INTRODUCTION TO LAW, CRIMINAL JUSTICE & SOCIETYFormat: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 0100, effective Spring 2022Note: Replaced by LCJS 1100, effective Spring 2022Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1440, effective Spring 2022Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1500, effective Spring 2022Note: Replaced by LCJS 1501, effective Spring 2022Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1410, effective Spring 2022Note: Replaced by LCJS 1572, effective Spring 2022Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1310, effective Spring 2022Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1430 effective Spring 2022Note: Replaced by LCJS 1540, effective Spring 2022Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1520, effective Spring 2022Note: Replaced by LCJS 1530 effective Spring 2022Format: WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1531, effective Spring 2022Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1521, effective Spring 2022Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1550, effective Spring 2022Note: Replaced by LCJS 1571, effective Spring 2022Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1110, effective Spring 2022Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1420, effective Spring 2022Note: Replaced by LCJS 1560, effective Spring 2022Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1210, effective Spring 2022Note: Cross-listed with LEGLST 1141Note: Cross-listed with PUBSRV 1425Note: Replaced by LCJS 1570, effective Spring 2022Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1590, effective Spring 2022Format: HybridNote: Replaced by LCJS 1900, effective Spring 2022Note: Replaced by LCJS 1599, effective Spring 2022Format: F2F and WebNote: Replaced by LCJS 1510, effective Spring 2022- Pitt Prison Education Project (PPEP) Course Codes and Topics Vary
Program Planning Checklist
Use the Administration of Justice BA checklist (PDF) to plan and track your progress in the major.
Internships
The Administration of Justice major requires that you complete an internship at a facility outside the University. This facility may require a criminal background check, Act 33/34 clearance, and perhaps drug screening to determine whether you are qualified to participate in the internship. Additionally, in order to become licensed or employed, many states will check whether the applicant has been convicted of a misdemeanor, a felony, or a felonious or illegal act associated with alcohol and/or substance abuse. Learn more about internships »
Global Experiences / Study Abroad
We encourage CGS students to consider spending a break, semester or summer abroad. The Global Seminar on Wrongful Conviction in London will give you a global perspective on courts and corrections. Explore study abroad opportunities »
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Requirements are subject to change. Check with a CGS academic advisor before registering.