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Whether you are interested in law enforcement, the courts or correctional systems, working in government services or pursuing a legal career, the criminal justice major provides you with a firm foundation. You’ll gain a rich understanding of crime and criminal justice in the United States and the rest of the world through such courses as:

• Criminal Law: Theory and Practice
• Crimes against Humanity
• Crime and Public Policy
• Forensic Science
• Ideas in Justice
• Juvenile Justice
• Police
• Prisons and Prisoners

The Program in Criminal Justice expects that all students will achieve competence in the core areas of the field, develop a capacity for critical thinking, and accrue research skills in the gathering and analysis of data. Criminal Justice graduates are prepared for graduate study or for employment as a practitioner in a variety of legal, policy-making, and law enforcement arenas.

Employment opportunities exist for Criminal Justice majors in all areas of the legal, law enforcement, and justice systems. Students receive instruction on the theories and practices pertaining to the criminal justice system, crime prevention, and public and corporate responses to crime on the local, national, and international levels.

Students are also prepared to pursue graduate coursework in law or public policy as well as many other criminal justice related disciplines. If a graduate with a Bachelor's degree is looking for employment after graduation, opportunities exist at the managerial level in county, state, and federal criminal justice agencies. Research centers concerned with domestic and international issues, policies and practices related to the criminal justice system provide additional opportunities to experience this exciting field.

While many graduates work in a related occupation, others choose fields which do not require a specific major but rather a wide range of demonstrated skills and accomplishments. Regardless of your career choice, increase your marketability to employers through internships, service-learning, related work or volunteer experiences, good grades, and involvement in college activities.