Criminal Justice Minor

Overview

The Criminal Justice program at PC offers a structured, interdisciplinary framework for students to become well-prepared to pursue a variety of careers in criminal justice, including – but not limited to – law enforcement, legal services, social services, public policy, and advocacy. Our curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of crime, legal systems, and the societal and ethical responses to criminal behavior. In particular, the Criminal Justice Minor fosters skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication that are essential for addressing contemporary challenges in criminal justice.

What you will study*

The Criminal Justice minor requires 19 credit hours, including required courses in the U.S. criminal justice system, criminology, professional ethics, and an internship of at least one credit hour. Students also take elective courses in forensic science or forensic psychology, computer security, legal studies, Constitutional law, and more.

Hear from Dr. Erin McAdams

Career Opportunities

• Law enforcement (i.e., police officer, detective, border patrol agent, etc.)
• Legal services (i.e., prosecutor, defense attorney, legal assistant, legal researcher, etc.)
• Corrections (i.e., correctional officer, probation officer, parole officer, re-entry specialist, case manager, etc.)
• Victim services (i.e., victim advocate, domestic violence counselor, social worker, etc.)
• Crime analysis and prevention (i.e., cybersecurity analyst, intelligence analyst, crime statistics researcher, etc.)