A criminal justice major gives students an understanding of the three main elements of the justice system: the courts, policing and corrections. The study of criminal justice and corrections ...

policymakers, criminal justice system professionals, self-advocates, and family members to catalyze four prongs of activity: ...

It emphasizes the history of crime and the criminal justice system, the structure of its institutions and problems faced by professionals and leaders at every level, from the halls of Congress to the ...

Additional topics may include the use of courts to affect change in other components of the criminal justice system (e.g., police, prisons) and the emerging trend of “specialized” courts (e.g., drug ...

Students in the associate of science program are provided a strong foundational knowledge of the criminal justice system. Those pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree are also provided a foundational ...

In addition, students in this specialization will take courses in four topics through other departments ... a core of required courses that focus broadly on the criminal justice system and its ...