Justice doesn't stop at national borders. GCU's Global Justice & Society minor examines criminal justice through an international lens — covering human rights law, political crimes, terrorism, globalization, comparative justice systems, and the movements for global equity. Ideal for students in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Social Work, International Business, and anyone planning careers in advocacy, diplomacy, or international organizations.
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The Global Justice & Society minor draws on criminal justice, political science, sociology, and social work to build a comprehensive understanding of justice as an international issue. Students examine how law, politics, and social movements intersect globally — developing the knowledge and analytical skills for careers in international organizations, government, NGOs, and advocacy.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJ111 | The Criminal Justice System | 3.0 |
| CJ213 | Criminal Law & Practice | 3.0 |
| Any three 300-level Global Justice and Society courses | 9.0 | |
| Any other Global Justice and Society course | 3.0 | |
| Total Credits | 18.0 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJ/PO313 | Constitutional Law | 3.0 |
| CJ351 | Comparative Criminal Justice Systems | 3.0 |
| CJ353 | Victimology | 3.0 |
| CJ/PO355 | Political Crimes & Terrorism | 3.0 |
| CJ365 | International Human Rights Law | 3.0 |
| CJ375 | Global Justice & Law | 3.0 |
| CJ398 | Selected Topics in Criminal Justice (dependent on semester, and when designated as concentration course by dept. chair) | 3.0 |
| CJ410 | Independent Research in Criminal Justice (dependent on research topic; dept. chair approval required) | 1.0 |
| SO304 | Globalization & Sustainability | 3.0 |
| PO211 | American National Government | 3.0 |
| PO233 | Modern Political Thought | 3.0 |
| SW253 | Human Rights & Social Justice | 3.0 |
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