Get your B.S. in Criminal Justice Studies
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Explore the foundations of criminal justice ranging from crime initiation to systems of punishment.
Examine mental health law and juvenile justice systems
Understand police, court, and corrections management and operations
Think critically about criminal justice issues
Majoring in Criminal Justice will qualify you for many different careers, including those in law enforcement, national security, and local, state, and federal government.
- Police officer
- Court administrator
- National security officer
- Policy analyst
- FBI agent
- Lawyer
You will complete an internship, working for groups such as the Nogales Justice Court, Community Justice Board, and the UA Police Department.
You can take courses in police management; crime and public policy; juvenile justice and mental health; white-collar crime; U.S. national security; and U.S. intelligence policy. You can also learn about leadership, ethics, and public and nonprofit management.
Sample courses include:
- PA 241: Criminal Justice Administration
- PA 331: Criminal Justice Ethics
- PA 332: Survey of Forensic Science
- PA 352: Gang Theory
- PA 419: Terrorism and Counterterrorism
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Learn about the School of Government and Public Policy and See degree requirements
Christopher Cruz - cbcruz75@email.arizona.edu