COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

The mission of the Department of Criminology is to provide for the local, national and international leadership on critical issues related to crime and society’s response to crimes. In doing so, the work of the department is centered on concerns that cut across many disciplines and present problems that are vital to the public interest and at the core of democratic institutions. The department’s research and teaching focus on the causes, prevention and control of crime, and the administration of a fair and efficient system of justice.

PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Science in Criminology

The BS Criminology program aims to:

Foster the values of leadership, integrity, accountability and responsibility while serving their fellowmen, community and country;

Prepare the students for careers in crime prevention, law enforcement, scientific crime detection and correctional administration;

Encourage research and inquiry on the nature, causes treatment or punishment of criminal behavior.