Students take courses in other departments, as well as in criminal justice, giving them the ability to look at a problem from many viewpoints. This system exposes students to a wide diversity of faculty to explore different ideas and issues. Various criminal justice courses are also required, as well as a rigorous internship in an agency of the student's choice. In addition, every student must complete a major research paper during the senior seminar in criminal justice. An intense internship requirement is one of the program's strengths.
Contact is maintained with numerous agencies that accept interns on a regular basis.
Criminal justice majors are encouraged to become part of an active criminal justice organization that provides excellent speakers, trips and social functions for members. A chapter of the criminal justice honorary, Alpha Phi Sigma, provides recognition of outstanding criminal justice students. College Highlights BGSU's College of Health and Human Services was the first collegiate unit in northwest Ohio devoted exclusively to academic programs in health and human services. There are 11 active student organizations with many connected to their national professional affiliation. Each major emphasizes hands-on opportunities through practical experiences and laboratory courses.