Purpose

The purpose of the Criminal Justice major is to provide a foundational understanding of the history, philosophy, and practical issues that impact our criminal justice system in local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Students will stand out as Christ-centered - moral, ethical, and value driven men and women with the skill sets necessary to excel as leaders in courts, corrections, and policing in all jurisdictions.

Program Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to:

• Evaluate the nature of the criminal justice system from a biblical worldview.
• Communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.
• Demonstrate competence in the discipline of criminal justice.
• Solve various criminal justice dilemmas.
• Evaluate substantive and procedural criminal law from a Constitutional perspective.

Delivery Format: Residential and Online

Delivery Format: Online Only

Delivery Format: Resident Only

• Criminologist
• Customs Service Inspector
• Customs Special Agent
• Detective
• Federal Agent (various:CIA, DEA, FBI, U.S. Marshals, Secret Service, etc)
• Police Officer
• State Police
• Deputy Sheriff (County)
• Parole/Probation Officer
• Prosecutor’s Office
• Investigator
• Fraud Investigator
• Insurance Investigator
• Military Service