• Required courses expose a criminal justice major to all aspects of the justice system and foster a systemic view rather than a specialization in a single component of this field.  Within this broad framework, courses deal with specific substantive topics.  Practical field experience can be arranged under the guidance of the internship coordinator.
  • The curriculum in criminal justice is designed to offer students a comprehensive education by providing a fundamental understanding of crime causation and the criminal justice system, together with the skills and knowledge useful in pursuing professional careers. 
  • An emphasis on analytical and writing skills is consonant with the growing sophistication of criminal justice agencies.  Law enforcement agencies, including police departments and correctional facilities, as well as court administrators' offices require an increasing number of personnel with quantitative analytical abilities, computer skills, personal interaction skills, excellent command of the English language, knowledge of foreign languages, and the ability to understand legal materials.