Criminal Justice
The College is excited to announce the addition of a new major in Criminal Justice. Criminal Justice is a dynamic and ever changing field of study. The focus of the Criminal Justice Program is to critically evaluate the criminal justice system from a scientific and interdisciplinary perspective. Students study all of the components that make-up the criminal justice system, as well as various types of individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Adults, juveniles, offenders, victims, and workers are all part of the criminal justice system and require in-depth analysis to understand the impact the criminal justice system has on the individual and society as a whole.
Why do students major/minor in Criminal Justice? Some want to work in local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies. Some want to assist victims of crime navigate their way through the criminal justice system or help them recover from victimization. Others want to work with adults or juveniles currently involved in criminal or delinquent behaviors, in hopes of preventing such behaviors in the future. The reasons for pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice are endless, and there is infinite potential for benefiting oneself and others with such knowledge. |