The Criminal Justice program at 宾州州立银行 offers an education in the liberal arts tradition. In addition to breadth and depth of knowledge about criminal justice, the program cultivates skills in critical thinking, 口头及书面沟通, 分析问题并解决问题. Students who graduate from this program should be adaptable and flexible, participate in the civic and intellectual life of the community, appreciate cultural diversity and practice ethical behavior.
现实世界的技能
A degree in criminal justice at 宾州州立银行 provides strong preparation for a growing market in corrections, 假释及缓刑, 执法, 和法院. Writing, speaking, research, and computer skills are also emphasized in each of the degree programs. 的技能, combined with knowledge about sources of crime, 司法系统, 以及刑事司法政策, provide a strong foundation for students interested in a criminal justice career. The program's focus on the traditional liberal arts skills of critical thinking, 分析, and communication will prepare you for a career in any criminal justice field.
专业或学术方向
宾州州立银行 offers both 文学学士 and 理学学士 度 刑事司法. These 度 provide a comprehensive and detailed examination of procedures and practices in addition to an expanded general education curriculum.
- 文学学士 - A four-year baccalaureate degree consisting of 124 credit hours which includes an expanded liberal arts program and skill in a foreign language. This is an excellent choice for those students whose career direction requires a more broad-based understanding of American and international culture. Beyond the traditional classroom experience, all of our four-year students complete internships in which they gain real life experience and valuable networking contacts.
- 理学学士 - A four-year baccalaureate degree consisting of 124 credit hours in which students fulfill part of their degree requirement by developing a structured skills enhancement component designed to meet the specific career goals of the student. Beyond the traditional classroom experience, all of our four-year students complete internships in which they gain real life experience and valuable networking contacts.
实习机会
Students complete at least one internship, typically during their junior or senior year. Students prepare for their internship experience through an Introduction to Internship course, where they research possible internship sites, 准备一份简历和求职信, 练习面试技巧, 与当地专业人士建立联系.
Graduates from this degree program have completed internships at:
- 伯克郡侦探
- 伯克斯县治安官办公室
- 网络安全公司
- 私人保安公司
- 联邦调查局地区办事处
研究的机会
Students conduct independent and group research projects in their courses. Students have the opportunity to work with faculty members on research projects and to propose independent study projects.
Graduates from this degree program have conducted research in:
- Career aspirations of criminal justice students
- 从事刑事司法职业的妇女
- 分流方案的有效性
- 吸毒的耻辱感
- Attitudes toward criminal justice policies and punishment
双专业
Students can pair the following programs with this degree program for a double major:
未成年人
Students can pair the following minors with this degree program:
毕业后
美国.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that industry job growth in the field of criminal justice is growing faster than the average of all occupations. Bachelor’s 度 are required for most federal jobs.
Jobs in this field include three major categories of positions that encompass careers in both governmental and private settings. These opportunities include protective services, 法律与矫正, and crime-related prevention and support.
宾州州立银行 criminal justice graduates work in all phases of the criminal justice system. Other graduates have gone on to law school or are pursuing master's and Ph.D. 度.
Graduates from this degree program have gotten jobs at:
- U.S. 国会山警察
- 酒类管制执法局
- 伯克郡治安官办公室
- 伯克斯县青少年缓刑办公室
- 兰开斯特警察局