Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (B.S.C.J.)

Texas State University

The undergraduate degree program in the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology prepares students to serve the community in the operation and management of criminal justice agencies including: federal, state, county, and municipal law enforcement probation courts and law institutional corrections parole and related agencies. The major is founded on an interdisciplinary and academic approach to the role of criminal justice in the maintenance of social order in a democratic society.Students pursuing a degree in criminal justice should be willing to meet the standards required of such a career. The majority of criminal justice agencies require sound academic preparation, integrity, physical agility, and a record free of felonies or excessive traffic offenses. The Criminal Justice program promotes the development of advanced research and writing skills, and includes internship experiences and interdisciplinary coursework.

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