The B.A. in Criminal Justice provides an interdisciplinary, comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted criminal justice system. This degree cultivates critical thinking through examining the role of social and legal systems, structures, and institutions in addressing individual and community needs and seeking equitable outcomes. Current trends in public policies, and diversion and treatment including restorative and juvenile justice are examined to prepare students for the variety of meaningful career opportunities in justice-oriented settings.
The Criminal Justice degree prepares students for careers as frontline staff and administrators in public and private criminal justice settings including advocacy, probation and parole, prosecution and enforcement, correctional facilities, and court systems. This degree creates a foundation for advanced graduate and professional studies.
Degree Requirements
Each student completes the following: