Criminal Justice

Majors

• Criminal Justice, B.S. -  Plan of Study |   Course Catalog Major Requirements
  • With a greater emphasis on the study of forensics, this degree focuses on crime theories, research methods, criminal justice systems, law enforcement, court processes and proceedings, and corrections. 
• Criminal Justice, A.S. - Course Catalog Major Requirements
  • 100% online program through Francis Worldwide. This degree will help police officers and other law enforcement professionals with a more complete understanding of the entire justice system and will help you prepare for promotions and changes in rank.

Minors:

• Business |    Course Catalog Major Requirements
• Communications |   Course Catalog Major Requirements
• Criminal Justice |   Course Catalog Major Requirements
• Cyber Security Administration |   Course Catalog Major Requirements
• Forensic Science |   Course Catalog Major Requirements
• Psychology |   Course Catalog Major Requirements
• Sociology |   Course Catalog Major Requirements

Concentration

• Pre-Law |   Course Catalog Major Requirements

Hands-on undergraduate work

We encourage our students to get their hands dirty in research. Recently, our students have completed the following independent research projects:

• Interviews with Polish nationals about their views of the Holocaust
• Surveys with Chinese citizens and U.S. citizens on their moral values
• Surveys among college students on how they perceive the sexuality of athletes in different sports
• Interviews with local law enforcement officials investigating the processes by which law enforcement departments chose their weapons protocol

Internships

Criminal Justice majors are eligible to participate in our internship program that offers internships in major U.S. cities at prestigious organizations such as Warner Brothers, Gucci, CBS, NBC, ING Financial, Epitaph Records, Sephora, and Merrill Lynch. Local internships are available at local police departments, local sheriff departments, SFU campus police, probation departments, victim services, juvenile justice organizations, and among many others, district attorney offices and private attorney offices.

The Internship Program provides students with an all-inclusive opportunity to gain valuable career exposure while experiencing both personal & professional growth in a major city and industry of their choice. We provide students with an internship, safe housing with 24/7 support staff, and a meal plan.

Sociology/Criminal Justice Club

As an Saint Francis student, you will have the opportunity to join the Sociology/Criminal Justice Club. This growing club offers an important outlet for increasing awareness and respect for Sociology and Criminal Justice on campus.  The club also offers socialization and entertainment among students.

View all Student Opportunities

List of 20 Jobs You Can Get with a Criminal Justice Degree

1. Probation Officer
2. Forensic Science Technician
3. Police Officer
4. Corrections Officer
5. Private Detective
6. Fish and Game Warden
7. Security Guard
8. State Trooper
9. Crime Scene Investigator
10. Computer Forensics Specialist
11. Fraud Investigator
12. CIA Agent
13. US Postal Inspector
14. Immigration and Customs
15. Enforcement Agent
16. Blood Spatter Analyst
17. Homicide Detective
18. DEA Agent
19. Secret Service Agent
20. US Marshal

Source:  Criminal Justice Degree Schools, Downloaded on January 8, 2019: Retrieved from the Internet: https://www.criminaljusticedegreeschools.com/criminal-justice-degrees/jobs/. (Visited January 9, 2019)

What alumni are saying about our program...

• “The faculty will go great lengths to get you where you want to be and support you on your decisions … They’re willing to open their office for you at any time.”
• “The classes were always fascinating, as were the discussions that took place in class.”
• “I feel I have become a much deeper thinker, as well as a better person.”
• “I definitely look at society differently. The major broadened my horizons.”