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Investigate the legal world.

Pursue a criminal justice major—built with a liberal arts framework—and discover how the unique combination of law, sociology, psychology, and public administration fuels dozens of careers in the criminal justice field.

Courses are grounded in a firm commitment to equipping you to make a difference in the world of criminal justice. The curriculum covers topics from criminology, law enforcement, and criminal investigation to abnormal psychology, forensic chemistry, and constitutional law. Plus, small class sizes allow expert professors to personally invest in you and your academic journey.

Outside of the classroom, engage in hands-on study with professionals working in the field through internship. The senior project provides students with the opportunity to complete self-directed research on a topic of interest. This project allows students to be competitive in the work-force or graduate school. Graduates are prepared to enter supervisory positions, formulate public policy, pursue law school, and so much more.

Area Of Study

Criminal Justice (Major, Minor)

Why Bethany

A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH, CONSIDERING SOCIAL, POLICY, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

EARN CREDIT FOR INTERNSHIPS

CAREERS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

  • Attorney
  • Computer Crimes Investigator
  • Conservation Warden
  • Correction Officer
  • Correctional Treatment Staff
  • Counter-terrorism Investigator
  • Court Advocate
  • Criminal Psychologist
  • Homicide Detective
  • Juvenile Court Clinician
  • Law Enforcement Officer/Analyst
  • Paralegal
  • Parole Officer
  • Police Officer
  • Probation Officer
  • Residential and Transitional Program Coordinators
  • School Adjustment Counselor
  • Secret Service Agent
  • U.S. Marshal
Meet The Faculty

Associate Provost of Academic Affairs, Chair and Program Director - Department of Social Work

Morlan Hall, 11

View our course catalogue for the full list of requirements and course descriptions.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

An internship within the field of criminal justice serves as one of the most important resume additions for students hoping to pursue a related career. In these settings, you can expect to shadow working professionals, build upon practical skill sets, and get an inside view of the legal world.

Curious what internship opportunities are out there for students majoring in the criminal justice field? Check out some examples.

  • Client Advocate Intern
  • Corporate Security Intern
  • Criminal Justice Intern
  • Criminal Justice Intervention Intern
  • Financial Crimes Unit Internship
  • Forensic Investigator Intern
  • Legal Intern
  • Police Intern
  • Public Policy Intern
  • Research Intern
  • Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
  • U.S. Marshal Service Intern
  • Medium Security Prison Intern

Interested in learning more about studying Criminal Justice at Bethany?

We’d love to tell you more about it and answer any questions you may have.