Criminal Justice B.S. Program Outcomes

Students who complete the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree will be able to:

1. Exhibit an understanding of the contemporary criminal justice system, its policies and practices, juvenile justice, victimology, and comparative justice systems.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of law enforcement philosophies, and the structure, function and operation of law enforcement agencies.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of correctional philosophies, and the structure, function and operation of corrections agencies.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of legal philosophies, and the structure, function and operation of criminal courts and the adjudication process.
5. Convey an understanding the distinctive responsibility for adherence to moral and ethical obligations inherent in the criminal justice professions.
6. Exhibit an understanding of and the ability to apply criminological theories in explaining crime.
7. Demonstrate the ability, through written and oral communication, to integrate knowledge acquired from core courses.
8. Apply techniques of research methodology, writing and oral communication in the study of criminal justice.