Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice at Concordia University, Saint Paul, offers students a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system. Students will engage in a relevant and intriguing criminal justice core curriculum, examining areas such as courts, corrections, crime, criminology, criminal law, juvenile justice, policing, punishment, and more. The program focuses on further developing critical thinking and career-readiness through a criminal justice lens and real-world applications.
The curriculum allows students to explore their specific interests in the field, including completing a career experience/internship, while preparing for a wide range of careers or graduate study in criminal justice. With the vastness of the criminal justice system and criminal justice discipline, this program offers a variety of exciting topics, careers, and coursework. The program is also certified by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board to meet the academic requirements for those pursuing Minnesota police officer licensure.
Program Details
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36 Credits
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Dr. Beth Glynn Chambers: Criminal Justice Program Chair
“I enjoy helping students discover more about the vast criminal justice discipline and their career interests, and believe CSP’s student-centered environment allows us to work individually with each student to ensure we are helping them be successful and reach their goals.”
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