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Criminal Justice

Understand and help, case by case.

Bethany’s criminal justice program prepares you for meaningful work in law enforcement, corrections, and community-based justice roles through a generalist foundation across the field.

You will build practical experience through coursework and internships that connect classroom learning with real-world justice systems.

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What You’ll Experience

At Bethany, criminal justice students learn through applied coursework, internships, and engagement with real-world justice settings.

Foundational Study

  • Build a broad understanding of the criminal justice system through a generalist academic model
  • Study key areas including law enforcement, corrections, probation, and community programs
  • Develop critical thinking skills for working in complex justice environments

Internship & Field Experience

  • Complete internships that connect classroom learning with professional practice
  • Gain exposure to police departments, correctional facilities, probation services, and private security firms
  • Observe and participate in real-world justice system operations

Student Engagement

  • Participate in campus organizations such as the Social Awareness Club
  • Engage in programming focused on social issues and community awareness
  • Build professional connections through applied learning experiences

Careers & Advanced Study

Criminal justice graduates pursue careers in law enforcement, corrections, security, and related fields, including:

  • Police officer
  • Correctional officer
  • Probation or parole officer
  • Security specialist
  • Diversion or prevention specialist
  • Computer Security (with additional cybersecurity degree)
  • Forensic Accounting (with additional accounting degree)
  • Prevention Specialist (with additional ocial work degree)
  • Behavior Analyst (with additional psychology degree)
  • Forensic Chemist (with additional chemistry degree)

Many graduates also continue into graduate study in criminal justice, law, or related professional fields.

Dr. Kathy Baker-Brosh shows students a horse's leg bone structure.

Area Of Study

Criminal Justice (Major, Minor)

Why Bethany

Generalist Criminal Justice Foundation Across Core Disciplines

Internships in Law Enforcement and Justice-Related Fields

Applied Learning Through Real-World Justice System Exposure

Meet The Faculty

Cody Thompson

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Melanee Sinclair

Associate Provost of Academic Affairs, Chair and Program Director - Department of Social Work

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Program Resources

Requirements & Course Descriptions

View our course catalogue for the full list of requirements and course descriptions.

Criminal Justice, Major
Criminal Justice, Minor

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Study Criminal Justice at Bethany

Prepare for careers in law enforcement, corrections, and justice services through applied learning that puts you in direct contact with the justice system.