Justice Studies

About

This major provides students with professional education that prepares them for a variety of careers in federal, state, and local criminal justice and human service agencies.

Students will receive education on crime, justice, and policy through the lens of the social and behavioral sciences.

Students can pursue three emphasis areas:

• Policing and law enforcement
• Law and the legal system
• Corrections and human services

As a part of a commitment to developing a professionally oriented student, field training placements in criminal justice agencies are available.

Related Careers

• Correction officer and jailer
• Bailiff
• Detective and criminal investigator
• Fish and Game warden
• Police officer
• Gaming surveillance officer
• Forensic science technician
• Human resource specialist