Criminal Justice

Purpose Statement

The purpose of a major in criminal justice is to prepare graduates for a career within the field of corrections and criminal justice. The program will enable students to communicate and practice effectively with clients and colleagues so that they may pursue lives of responsible service and leadership.

Program Goals

To provide students with a core knowledge base in criminal justice in order to prepare them for their chosen careers within the justice field and/or graduate studies.
To enhance understanding of the roles of society and law enforcement in response to deviant behavior.
To appreciate the diversity of humanity and understand how cultural factors impact consumers of the criminal justice system.
To strengthen critical thinking skills by fostering an understanding of deviance and clarifying personal values related to working with deviant populations.
To cultivate an understanding of qualitative and quantitative methods of research and writing applicable to the criminal justice field.

Programs

Major

Minor

Criminal Justice Minor

Other Programs

Criminal Justice Emphasis Areas

Courses

Criminal Justice