BA/BS in Criminal Justice and Corrections

Students in this interdisciplinary major study criminal justice through the social sciences, combining theory with practice. They can tailor their path with classes drawn from several neighboring disciplines. Required courses set a theoretical base and cover research methods and applied issues. Electives allow focus on areas such as corrections, law and society, or criminal procedure, and students interested in law school can plan a pre-law track with an advisor. An internship provides supervised experience in a justice-related setting. Careers include probation, policing, investigation and court work. Faculty come from backgrounds directly tied to the field, and courses examine how justice institutions both hinder and advance social justice. Graduates work in corrections, courts, probation and community programs. Prospective students can use the program page to request information, start an application or arrange a campus visit.