圣爱德华大学

The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice at St. Edward’s prepares you to work in law enforcement agencies, youth and criminal justice centers, and for local, state and federal security departments.

This major provides the foundation for students interested in pursuing careers in the law, law enforcement, probation and parole, court administration, and corrections. Our mission is to prepare our graduates to be productive professionals who are competent in their field and able to compete for entry-level positions in law enforcement, court administration, probation, parole, and corrections at the federal, state, county, and municipal levels of government. We achieve this by providing a well-rounded interdisciplinary liberal arts program of study reinforced by a commitment to providing real-world experience through community-based internships. Over the course of your studies as a Criminal Justice major, you will

• Learn to identify patterns of criminal behavior
• Cover all facets of the criminal justice system, including law, law enforcement, the courts and corrections
• Study the processes for rehabilitation and treatment of offenders
• Be introduced to the law, judicial philosophy, and the institutions of crime control in the U.S.

Strong communication and management skills, along with the ability to quickly analyze and solve problems, are key qualities for success in this field. This is also a good major for students who are interested in the study of various types of law.

Major Requirements: The BA in Criminal Justice requires 21 hours of criminal justice major courses, which include a combination of foundation courses about the criminal justice system, corrections, law enforcement and criminology. In addition, 21 hours are taken to add an area of emphasis from Administration of Justice, Pre-Law or Law Enforcement.

Electives: Students complete 12 hours of elective courses in any area of study they choose. These courses do not have to relate to the major.

General Education Requirements: The degree requires 54 hours of general education courses that students complete over four years in addition to their major courses and electives.