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Criminal Justice
A career in law enforcement or security starts in the Criminal Justice program.
Criminal justice professionals require specialized knowledge and a high level of ethics and integrity not found in other occupations. There are a variety of interesting roles within the criminal justice system, though jobs can be highly competitive, making education and training an important element for recruitment.
Students learn about criminal law, investigations, Homeland Security, defensive tactics, physical fitness, and police function and fundamentals to prepare them for work that may be physically demanding and stressful, and requires preparation to respond to challenges and situations to make judgments under pressure and to problem solve quickly.
Criminal Justice Majors
About this Occupation
Careers in law enforcement and security begin in the Criminal Justice program.