$7,000.00
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Degree: B.A
Students in this program will learn fundamental facts about how the criminal justice system operates in the United States, how and why criminality varies across people and places in the US and around the world, and policies intended to reduce crime and/or punish perpetrators.
What Will You Learn?
In our Sociology, Criminal justice, and Social Work programs, students learn in-demand skills that employers have identified as critical for job candidates, including :
-Quantitative and qualitative research techniques used in sociology/criminology
-Presentation skills
-Critical thinking
-Verbal and written communication skills, among others
Students in our Sociology, Criminal justice, and Social work programs have many opportunities to learn and develop outside the classroom, such as engaging with community groups and organizations, attending special presentations and expert panels, conducting research with professors, and presenting at conferences. They also develop connections and work with industry professionals through a wide array of internships. Students can earn selection in Alpha Phi Sigma, the criminal justice honor society, as well as join extracurricular activities including the Sociology/Criminal Justice Club, among others.
| Analytical Skills | Community Outreach | Digital Fluency |
| Proposal Writing | Research | Social Justice Competency |
| Verbal & Written Communication |
Program Partner
Career Opportunities
Health and Social Services
Business and Non-profit Organizations
Community Work
Corrections
Colleges and Universities
Publishing, computer work and public relations
Federal, state and local government jobs