Bachelor in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Lacey, USA
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Introduction
If you dream of pursuing a career in law enforcement, corrections, legal studies or victim services, criminology and criminal justice may be the best major for you.
Why Saint Martin's University
Saint Martin's criminology and criminal justice major is an interdisciplinary social science program preparing candidates for positions in the criminal justice field and providing a solid background for advanced education in graduate or law school. A major in criminal justice may be complemented by minors in sociology, psychology, political science or social work.
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Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information
Curriculum
Popular criminology and criminal justice courses
- Drugs, the family and society
- Forensic science
- Gender, crime and law
- Philosophy of law
- White collar crime
Program Outcome
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of core criminal justice concepts and principles, including the structure and functioning of the primary systems included in the criminal justice apparatus in the United States: policing, courts, and corrections
- Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the nature of crime and delinquency and primary criminological theories, philosophies, and schools of thought which enable or suppress crime
- Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of justice system processing and related ethical issues related to the complexity of the core components of law
- Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific research methods by conducting independent research linking theory to policy and/or practice and communicating research results
- Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in applied workforce and advanced studies preparation within criminology & criminal justice disciplines through the completion of an internship and the development of a professional portfolio
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Career Opportunities
A broad range of career opportunities are available to a student majoring in criminal justice:
- Law enforcement
- Legal research or representation
- Outreach
- Counseling
- Administration
- Security
- Teaching
English Language Requirements
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