The Criminal Justice Administration Department is dedicated to providing the theoretical, practical, and professional knowledge needed in today's environment to be successful in the fields of law enforcement, corrections, courts, probation, parole, private security and the related service careers. Emphasis is placed upon preparing the student to enter the professional workplace or continue studies in graduate school. The curriculum is designed to provide the students with expert instruction on the most current trends, policies, and practices in the field.
Class sizes are small with opportunities that are large.
For students who have set law enforcement as a career goal the Criminal Justice major provides a Law Enforcement Track that allows students to attend the Reading Police Academy as part of their academic program without extra time or expense. Those who are accepted into this program will graduate with Act 120 Municipal Police Certification in addition to their baccalaureate degree without extra time or expense. Alvernia College is now the home of the Reading Police Academy which provides additional mentoring opportunities for students who seek careers in law enforcement. Our first graduating class in this program were all hired by police departments. The Legal Studies Track serves as a host for those who choose Pre-Law by providing a variety of law courses, assisting in the advisement of other courses that emphasize critical thinking and problem analysis, and through professional mentoring.