Criminal Justice
About the Major
Issues of crime and justice affect every individual at some point in their lives if only as tax- paying citizens and voters. Criminal Justice legislation, policy and decision-making and matters of community safety and well being require well-educated professionals to administer, legislate, communicate, and implement the work of the Criminal Justice System. Students in Drexel's Criminal Justice program will be well prepared to assume these roles and responsibilities.
About the Curriculum
On completion of the Bachelor's degree, the required courses provide the essential foundation for mid-level employment in the field of criminal justice or for further study in various areas of criminal justice and the law. Students will
acquire theoretical and methodological skills as well as courses in written
and oral communication so necessary for professional careers in this
field. The students in Drexel’s Criminal Justice program will also have
a robust foundation in statistics, and computer applications. Additional
required courses focus on the areas of forensic sciences, law and political
and social sciences.
Program Goals
The goals for the criminal justice program include the following:
- To provide excellent, cutting edge preparation for students planning to enter graduate study of criminal justice, law and law-related programs.
- To prepare students for upper level employment in the criminal justice system at local, state and federal levels.
- To communicate an understanding of crime, criminal behavior and the criminal justice system essential for aware citizens, as voters, taxpayers, planners and decision-makers.
For additional information about the BS in Criminal Justice, visit the Culture and Communication Department's Criminal Justice page.
