Our Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice program prepares graduates for a career within the field of corrections and criminal justice. Criminal justice classes will enable students to communicate and practice effectively with clients and colleagues so that they may pursue lives of responsible service and leadership.
Criminal Justice Bachelor’s Degree Program Goals
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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
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To enhance understanding of the roles of society and law enforcement in response to deviant behavior
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To appreciate the diversity of humanity and understand how cultural factors impact consumers of the criminal justice system
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To strengthen critical thinking skills by fostering an understanding of deviance and clarifying personal values related to working with deviant populations.
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To cultivate an understanding of qualitative and quantitative methods of research and writing applicable to the criminal justice field