Why a student might choose a Major in Criminal Justice & Criminology:

To gain knowledge about criminal justice and criminology, for example, the administration of justice in the United States and theories of crime and delinquency causation.To prepare for a career in the criminal justice field including law enforcement, probation, parole, or prisons.Total Credits Required for Graduation: 120A minor is required. This should be selected in consultation with the director of advising in the departmentGPA requirements:Must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.50 in criminal justice and criminology coursework completed at ETSU.No grade earned in a criminal justice and criminology major core course below a 2.0 will be accepted.AdvisingStudents with 0-59 earned credit hours:Contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) to schedule an appointment with your advisor. Visit the CASE website (or call (423) 439-5602.Students with 60 or more earned credit hours:Contact Brad Edwards [edwardsb@etsu.edu; (423) 439-5346] or Dr. Jennifer Pealer [pealerj@etsu.edu; (423) 439-6810] for advising.