Justice Studies (BS)

The Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies presents a systematic vision of the justice system and exposes its majors to the theories and applications, careers, agencies, and institutions that comprise American justice. The B.S. in Justice Studies consists of a core and a series of tracks which allow students to tailor the program toward their career goals. The core lays out the essential knowledge base for justice studies majors and reviews the fundamentals of legal and social science research, provides overview courses on the system at large, and instructs on criminal law and correctional systems. The B.S. in Justice Studies emphasizes the full range of justice functions, from policing to corrections, from law to private sector justice. The B.S. in Justice Studies delivers the "professional" perspective in the educational environment, preparing students for future careers in the justice sector.