Cognate Criminal justice majors also take 12 hours in upper level courses in an area related to criminal justice.
Students choose cognates which support their course of study and career goals.
A cognate may be selected from one discipline outside the major field, or be selected from two or more disciplines outside the major field. The Criminal Justice Club provides speakers, service projects, and activities for interested students. Many criminal justice students participate in the Mock Trial Team, which is part of the Forensics Program. The Criminal Justice Program at USCS is committed to providing students with a solid background in theory, as well as the practice of criminal justice. Interns work in an approved criminal justice agency putting theory into practice, and earning course credit.