Earn your bachelor's degree in criminal justice and learn to evaluate how the justice system operates in American society and prepare for justice-related careers, graduate study or law school.The bachelor's degree in criminal justice focuses on the legal, ethical, administrative, theoretical and behavioral aspects of the justice system and its various parts.The criminal justice major broadly focuses on the various components of the criminal justice system, criminological theory and issues of diversity, mythology and ethics. Students attracted to the program are interested in a variety of careers including criminal justice, behavioral science, politics and treatment services. The interdisciplinary Law and Justice Specialization concentrates on the context of law and justice in a heterogeneous society including coursework in law and justice theory and policy as well as practical courses in legal research and writing and coursework in other disciplines such as philosophy. This track largely attracts students interested in the context of law in a diverse society and a variety of careers.<br><br><br>Careers with a degree in criminal justice<br><br>Criminal justice students perform critical evaluation of how the administration of justice actually operates in American society. The mission of the department is to train model citizens and build a knowledgeable community on the field of criminal justice. In addition, students learn effective research methods, critical thinking and writing skills essential for criminal justice and justice-related careers in today's society.<br><br>Sample careers for students with a degree in criminal justice include:<br><br> Law enforcement administrator<br> Attorney<br> Judge<br> Court administrator