The system, a network of agencies at the local, state and federal levels, is composed of law enforcement, the courts and corrections. Courses examine components of the criminal justice system and provoke critical thinking on the competing ideologies of crime and correction. The program has a strong social science research component, directed toward evaluating the effectiveness of criminal justice and other auxiliary programs. Students are provided with the skills to conduct original research and to critique agency-generat ed research. The Bachelor of Criminal Justice provides students with a well-rounded social science degree that can be used for entry into various criminal justice careers.
Many students also find the program is an excellent pre-law curriculum.