B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice


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About the Major

As a criminal justice student, you will develop the knowledge, values and ethical understanding required to serve society through work in the legal and social service professions.

Offering foundation courses in sociology, political science, psychology, management, public administration, criminology and law, the criminal justice curriculum integrates carefully developed multidisciplinary theory with the teaching of cutting-edge criminal justice practice.  By combining coursework, internships and research projects, you will be fully prepared to enter a wide range of occupations in law enforcement or pursue advanced studies in law and judicial administration.

With greater attention focused on law enforcement and national security, criminal justice graduates are in demand.  As a graduate, you can secure employment as federal, state or local law enforcement, corrections or probation officers; private investigators; victim advocates; or enter graduate or law school to pursue advanced degrees in law and judicial administration.