BA/BS in Criminal Justice and Corrections

This criminal justice major rests on Franciscan values that stress human dignity and the chance for rehabilitation. Students learn from faculty who work or have worked in the field, including police officers, attorneys, and a former FBI agent. Besides criminal justice theory, the curriculum introduces investigative tools such as Analyst's Notebook software, which state police agencies use. Credit may be granted for training completed at police academies in Pennsylvania and neighboring states. The degree is meant to leave graduates competitive for jobs in law enforcement and related fields. Graduates are positioned for careers in policing, the courts, and community corrections, and the practical software training is meant to make them useful from their first day on the job. Prospective students should review the full program page for current requirements and contact details.