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Quick Facts

14 - Rank, based on enrollment, among the top majors at UCF

10th - UCF's ranking among the nation's top-producing institutions of books on criminal justice

9 - Number of summer study abroad programs in Russia lead by Associate Professor K. Michael Reynolds

Undergraduate Minor in Criminal Justice

The official requirements for a minor in criminal justice are available on page 332 of the UCF Undergraduate Catalog online. Please refer to page 63 in the UCF Undergardaute Catalog for information on declaring a minor.

The minor is open to all UCF students. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all course work used to satisfy the minor and grades less than "C-" (1.75) are not accepted. Internship or independent study credit cannot be used toward the minor.

No credit by exam (TSD, Military credit) may be used.

To earn a minor in criminal justice, students take classes in such subjects as:

  • Criminal Justice System
  • Crime in America
  • Prosecution and Adjudication
  • The Corrections and Penology
  • Police and Society

Application Process

There is no application process per se, rather students declare a minor. To declare a minor, a student must complete a Minor Declaration form, which can be done online through the student's MyUCF account or picked up in the Office of Undergraduate Student Services (HPA II Suite 115). Click here for more information about completing the Criminal Justice minor application process online. This form must be signed by the student's advisor and the chair of the department. Students are strongly urged to officially declare a minor as early as possible but no later than the submission of their UCF Intent to Graduate Form (must be completed the semester before the student intends to graduate).

CJ Highlights

  • Renee Washington

    (B.S. in criminal justice, minor in information technology, certificate in crime analysis and crime mapping, '09)

    "...the internships I had while attending UCF were instrumental in preparing me for my career." — Renee Washington

    Washington is a full-time associate industrial security representative at Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control in Ocala, Fla.
  • Ross Wolf

    Associate Professor Ross Wolf was one of two recipients of UCF's Award for Excellence in Professional Service in 2010. He came to UCF in 1999 and since then has participated in countless committees within the department, the College of Health and Public Affairs, and the university. He has served on the UCF Alumni Association board of directors and as faculty adviser to Lambda Alpha Epsilon, the American Criminal Justice Association. Wolf also serves as a division chief in the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
  • Marva Ellington

    Marva Ellington received UCF's Award for Excellence in Professional Academic Advising in 2010. She is responsible for academic advising of two the largest programs in the College of Health and Public Affairs. She mentors students, listens carefully to student issues and concerns, and assists students in looking ahead and exploring options for growth and self-development. Ellington is a strong advocate for students and looks for solutions in her work that support students, departments and the university.
  • Tom Stroup: Inspiring School Pride

    Tom Stroup, '09 (Criminal Justice Master's Degree), was one of the hosts of the NBC show called School Pride, which aired Fall 2010 that had Cheryl Hines ’90 as an executive producer. Each week, the show empowered communities as cast and crew members to renovate a rundown school and watch as student pride grew. Every episode featured touching personal stories of children, parents and teachers experiencing the amazing transformations of their school grounds and athletic fields. The show also invited viewers to watch for surprise celebrity appearances. For more information, visit www.nbc.com/school-pride.