Criminal Justice Administration & Human Services Department

The Criminal Justice Administration Program is designed to permit the pursuit of different professional career goals while integrating the student of criminal justice and law with other relevant disciplines. A degree in criminal justice administration prepares students for entry-level employment in law enforcement, corrections and court based agencies, and provides opportunities for promotion and leadership roles within those agencies. Two baccalaureate degrees are offered in Criminal Justice Administration, the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and the Bachelor of Science (BS).

A Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science is also available through the Department. The major in Forensic Science is designed to provide training for students seeking to work in the forensic science laboratories. The major draws from the biological sciences, physics and chemistry as well as from the fields of criminal justice and the law.

The Human services program is designed to assist students in developing empirically –based knowledge and practice skills fundamental for success in the Human Services field, one of the most rapidly growing sectors in the United States economy. Two baccalaureate degrees are offered in Human Services, the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and the Bachelor of Science (BS).

All Departmental programs provide an excellent academic foundation for students planning to go on to graduate studies in their chosen field, or law school.