Criminal justice encompasses all the ways in which our government protects individuals from crime: by maintaining order, deterring crime, and bringing those who commit crime to justice. This includes public institutions such as the police force, the court system, and corrections.
A Criminal Justice degree will prepare you for any number of entry-level jobs in local, state, and Federal agencies. Or, it may be just what you need to ... advance in a career you've already established. Law enforcement and corrections are the most common careers for individuals with a criminal justice background, but many students opt to go into investigation, homeland security, public safety, or law and justice administration
Whether at the associate's, bachelor's, or master's level, a criminal justice curriculum will focus on a detailed, programmatic approach to crime and injustice. Coursework in this complex field is interdisciplinary, mixing the social sciences, behavioral science, humanities, computer science, and organizational leadership.
