Justice Studies, BS (2021-2022)

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in SJSU Studies courses.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 units)

GE Area A1 3 unit(s)
GE Area A2 3 unit(s)
GE Area E 3 unit(s)
GE Area B1+B3 3 unit(s) **
JS 10 - Introduction to Justice Studies
,
JS 12 - Introduction to Legal Studies
,
JS 25 - Introduction to Human Rights and Justice
, OR
FS 11 - Survey of Forensic Science
3 unit(s) *

Spring Semester (14 units)

GE Area A3 3 unit(s)
JS 15 - Introductory Statistics in Justice Studies
OR
STAT 95 - Elementary Statistics
3 unit(s) (B4) *
GE Area C1 3 unit(s)
GE Area F 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 1 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)

Year 2

Fall Semester (15 units)

GE Area C2 3 unit(s)
GE Area D+US123 3 unit(s) ***
GE Area B2+B3 3 unit(s) **
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
Writing Skills Test (WST) - Taken and Passed

Spring Semester (16 units)

GE Area C1 or C2 3 unit(s)
GE Area D+US123 3 unit(s) ***
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 units)

JS 100W - Writing Workshop
3 unit(s) (Z) ****
JS Competency Area A: Theory Course 3 unit(s) *****
JS Competency Area C: Critical Inquiry Course 3 unit(s) *****
JS 101 - Critical Issues and Ideas in Justice
3 unit(s) ****
JS 102 - Police and Society
3 unit(s) ****

Spring Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area R 3 unit(s)
JS Competency Area A: Theory Course 3 unit(s)
JS Competency Area D: Local, Transnational, Historical Course 3 unit(s) *****
JS 114 - Research Methods in Justice Studies
3 unit(s) ****
JS 151 - Criminological Theory
3 unit(s) ****
Apply to Graduate

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 units)

JS Competency Area B: Methodology Course 3 unit(s)
JS Competency Area A, B, C, D, or E 3 unit(s) ^
JS 141 - Record Clearance Project Representation
OR
JS 181 - Internship: Justice Studies
3 unit(s) ****
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division OR SJSU Studies Area S 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

JS Competency Area A, B, C, D, or E 3 unit(s)
JS Competency Area A, B, C, D, or E 3 unit(s)
FS 169 - FS Senior Seminar: Studies in Contemporary FS Issues
OR
JS 189 - Senior Seminar: Contemporary Problems
3 unit(s) ****
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division OR SJSU Studies Area V 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division OR International Experience 3 unit(s)

Roadmap Notes

This major requires an International Experience, please consult your major advisor regarding course requirements. All Justice Studies courses require a “C” or better for degree credit in the major.

* Support Course for Justice Studies
** Either B1 or B2 must be taken with a B3 - Laboratory .
*** American Institutions may fulfill GE Area D: Consult catalog.
**** Required course for Justice Studies major.
***** Choose either JS 132 (JS Competency Area A) or JS 136 (JS Competency Area C) to fulfill SJSU Studies Area S requirement; Choose JS 171 (JS Competency Area D) to fulfill SJSU Studies Area V requirement.
^ All JS Competency Areas have a maximum number of units. Students may not receive major credit for units in excess of the maximum in any area. See the JS Major Form or talk to your advisor.