Learning Goals

The program in criminal justice is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary program that blends a strong liberal arts educational experience with preprofessional instruction in the field of criminal justice. Majors will be able to demonstrate skills in effective written and oral communication, critical analysis of data and ideas, and computer literacy; knowledge of the major theories, methodologies, and research topics and strategies in the field of criminal justice; a historical and contemporary understanding of the social, cultural, and legal factors that influence the criminal justice field in the United States and around the world; an understanding of the ethical and moral issues that permeate the criminal justice field; awareness of local, national, and international perspectives of criminal justice; and an understanding of the role of human behavior and social order on issues of criminal justice. Majors will be prepared for postbaccalaureate graduate or professional studies in criminal justice, sociology, public policy, social work, and law or employment in a variety of legal, policy making, and law enforcement occupations.