Criminal Justice serves and protects. In the Criminal Justice Program here at Saint Francis University you will be encouraged to confront difficult ethical questions that surround crime and criminal justice. Criminal justice encompasses the many organizations and practices that governments use to maintain order, control crime, impose penalties on offenders, and rehabilitate offenders. Our programs success is forged through a close connection to our Sociology Program, with a solid foundation in sociological theory and methodology. The fact that our criminal justice majors receive significant training in sociology increases their career options by providing a full understanding of criminals and the criminal mind, as well as social influences on law and law enforcement. For example, in our sociology of violence course, you can learn the profile of a violent offender. You will also learn the needs of victims. Compassion for victims is ethically important, but helping victims is also a source of massive job growth in the criminal justice system. We are committed to helping students pursue their particular interests and committed to helping students develop highly marketable skills. You will leave our program with options.