Segment III: Law, Crime, and Justice
Segment III guidelines require that you take only two of the courses (6 units) from your chosen cluster. The remaining course can be from any of the Segment III clusters.
Note to CJ Majors: Although the CJ Department does not encourage Criminal Justice majors to do the Segment III cluster Law, Crime, and Justice, if you choose to do so, please note the following requirements: You can only double-count two courses for both the major and the Segment III, including CJ 300. This means you must take at least one Segment III course apart from the coursework you do for the major.
Law, Crime, and Justice
General Requirements: Consult the requirements for all Segment III clusters. Complete at least six units in this cluster. The remaining three units must be selected either within this cluster or from any other Segment III cluster. One course must be designated CESD.
Special Requirements: Select one course from each category.
Category A: Administration of Justice Policies
CJ 300: Criminal Justice: A Cross-Disciplinary Perspective (4) [CESD]
Category B: Sociological Perspectives
SOC 451: Criminological Theory (4)
SOC 455: Punishment and Social Control (4)
SOC 459: Criminal Law and Social Processes (4)
RAZA/CJ 485: Criminalization of Latino Youth
Category C: Law and Justice Perspectives
CJ 435/RAZA 430: Race, Crime, and Justice
PHIL 335: Law and Society
PHIL 380: Philosophy of Law
For a list of all Segment III clusters and requirements, please see the Bulletin.
