The purpose of the Criminal Justice undergraduate program is to provide students interested in law enforcement, criminal law, corrections and the criminal court system with a broad educational background emphasizing social science, and, at the same time, providing basic knowledge in the criminal justice field to the extent of specialization compatible with general University and divisional requirements.
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The Criminal Justice major is designed to provide the theoretical, practical and professional knowledge needed in today's environment to be successful in the fields of law enforcement, corrections, courts, probation, parole, private security, and the related service careers. The curriculum is designed to provide students with expert instruction on the most current trends, policies and practices in the field.
There is great demand for skilled professionals in the U.S. criminal justice system.
The growth in the many programs designed to help today's society has created unprecedented
career opportunities for qualified men and women in the field of criminal justice at the local, state and federal levels.
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The major in criminal justice, which leads to the Bachelor of Science in CriminalJustice degree, is designed to provide the student with a solid understanding
of
programs and procedures in the criminal justice system. Philosophically, the
system is viewed as an important area of human services. It is the intent of
the major to provide to the system graduates who possess the potential for leadership
and positive change.
The Criminal Justice program prepares students for a career in law enforcement or corrections. The degree program provides students with knowledge in the areas of U.S. law enforcement, criminology, criminal investigation and community relations. Available areas of study help students focus on juvenile issues, causes of crime and criminal behavior, corrections and incarceration, investigative procedures and/or forensics and investigative techniques....
The B.A. in Justice analyzes the foundations, functions, policies and procedures of justice. Crime and deviance are major public policy concerns in American society, and systems of justice are the major public policy responses for dealing with these problems. Cross cultural and international perspectives are brought to bear when they shed light on the nature of crime and deviance in America or on the workings of American systems of justice....
The Bachelor Criminal Justice degree builds upon the strong foundation provided by associate degree programs in Criminal Justice. The program increases and complements the skills already attained by persons working in a variety of positions in law enforcement, corrections, probation, or other related fields. Students must transfer in at least 27-33 semester hours of Criminal Justice courses that were taken in an associate degree program such as one...
The criminal justice major enables students to enter employment in fields related to law enforcement, courts and corrections, victim advocacy and assistance, and also provides a foundation for graduate study. Coursework focuses on preparation in the social science of criminology and criminal justice. Two internship experiences are also required to allow students to experience firsthand the daily routine and challenges of working within the criminal...
The B.S. in Criminal Justice program is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in law enforcement, the justice system, corrections, homeland security, and social services.
The program blends contemporary theory on the nature, extent, and cause of crime with the study of national and international criminal justice practices. Learning is supported through coursework...
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