Minor in Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice minor provides a basic grounding in the criminal justice discipline for students majoring in other fields. This minor offers an exploration of the criminal justice system, including policing, corrections, and prosecution.

Program Requirements

The Minor in Criminal Justice will be published on a student’s academic transcript, but not on the diploma. The following requirements must be met to satisfy the completion of the minor:

• The minor requires at least 18 academic credits, with six (6) credits at the upper level (300- or 400-level courses).
• Completing courses in one minor may not be used to meet requirements in a separate minor.
• Up to two of the required foundation courses (or six credits) may be taken at another institution other than the three of the four foundational courses transferred into Leighton may be used.
• At least two upper-division credits applied to the minor must be taken at Leighton University.
• All requirements for the criminal justice minor must be completed with a grade equivalent of 2.00 or higher.