BA Criminal Justice

Criminal justice and criminology are fascinating fields that provide rewarding and enriching career choices in which one can contribute to the betterment of society.

Criminal justice is the study of crime control and the justice system through the lenses of law enforcement, courts and correctional agencies; whereas, criminology is the study of crime and criminal behavior focusing on the causes through the use of scientific methodology.

Both criminal justice and criminology are interdisciplinary fields that draw upon the knowledge bases of sociology, psychology, law, public policy and other related disciplines to develop insights into the causes, control and prevention of criminal behavior. There are myriad of issues plaguing our justice system, and society needs men and women who are willing to make a difference.