Criminal Justice
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Program TypeMajor, Minor
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Degrees OfferedB.A., B.S.
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SchoolLiffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Prepare to be a force for good in the world through the criminal justice program at Mary. You will gain personal and humanitarian skills to effectively engage and serve your community as you work in law enforcement, the judicial or correctional system, or any other related field.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll explore the major areas of criminal justice, including the administration of justice, corrections, criminological theory, law adjudication, law enforcement, and research and analytical methods.
- Evaluate Different Approaches to Criminal Justice
You will discover the effectiveness of different approaches to criminal justice, including corrections, rehabilitation, and reform efforts.
- Strengthen Communication Skills
Criminal justice professionals need to communicate effectively, in both written and verbal forms, with a wide range of audiences.
- Develop Professional Ethics and Responsibility
In a field charged with upholding safety and security, it’s essential to conform to the highest standards of professional behavior.
- Gain Real-world Experience
You’ll have internship opportunities with criminal justice organizations, including with federal, state, local, and private agencies.
Program Information
Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.
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Chad E. Litton, PhD
Chair of Behavioral Sciences, Director of Criminal Justice, Professor
I am currently the Director of the Criminal Justice Program. I have also served served as Chair of the Social and Behavioral Science Division, Chair of the Human and Social Science Department, and President of the University of Mary Teaching Faculty Organization. I am the recipient of the 2006-2007 Outstanding Staff and Faculty Award as well as the 2007-2008 and 2016-2017 Regents Award for Teaching. Away from the university, I am an actor and director with Dakota Stage Limited and Capital Shakespeare.
