The criminal justice undergraduate program at South provides a broad exposure to the core aspects of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, courts and corrections. Criminal justice majors can choose to take courses on South's main campus, at the Baldwin County campus or fully online. South offers a variety of elective courses and internships in criminal justice with local, state and federal agencies. Students gain strong analytical and critical thinking skills that prepare them well for careers in criminal justice, including jobs in law enforcement, probation, parole and victim services. Criminal justice alumni are also prepared for graduate programs, including law school.<br>At South, youll discover an exceptional classroom experience supporting a number of career options in criminal justice, and many campus organizations and activities to join. Our program offers a variety learning experiences to help prepare students for their careers, with courses led by award winning faculty who have been recognized for their teaching, advising, service, and research. The critical thinking, writing, and analytical skills our programs provide have prepared our graduates well for work in fields that have included law enforcement, education, government, law, corrections, public policy, business, NGOs and non-profits, and more.<br><br>The department has a long history of both student internships and community engagement, as the city of Mobile is home to the field offices of multiple law enforcement agencies (federal, state, and local), a jail, a juvenile detention center, a county courthouse, a federal district courthouse, and multiple victim service agencies. Our active Criminal Justice Association provides social and educational opportunities for students within our department, and students are encouraged to join the Alpha Phi Sigma honors society.