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The criminal justice major focuses on the nature of crime and the institutions and processes that prevent and respond to crime in a democratic society. The curriculum covers the study of crime and criminal behavior, law enforcement, courts, corrections, security, and investigative forensics. The criminal justice major is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of crime and justice.
The student who graduates with a major in criminal justice will be able to:
- Describe the history and development of criminal justice organizations and the worldwide diversity of the rule of law in various countries.
- Analyze the operations, policies, and procedures within the criminal justice system.
- Recognize trends in crime and criminal behavior and methods of prevention and treatment.
- Explain the role of the criminal justice system (police, courts, and corrections) in the administration of justice in the United States and other countries.
- Analyze the theories related to deviance and critique the effectiveness
of their practical application to behavioral change.
- Demonstrate the ability to access, interpret, and apply criminal justice research findings.
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