Criminal Justice and Criminology ,BS
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The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice administers the program from the West campus. While most CRJ courses are offered on that campus, students may also take CRJ courses at the Tempe, Downtown Phoenix and West campuses.
The study of criminal justice and criminology involves analysis of the theories, laws, policies, and practices associated with understanding criminal and delinquent behavior, the law, and the response to violations of law The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Criminology. The program provides an interdisciplinary social science perspective to the study crime and criminal justice. The focus is on the policies and practices of criminal justice system components, including law enforcement, corrections and the courts. Students receive a solid foundation of course work that provides the content, analytical and communication skills required for working in complex criminal justice occupations.
- College/school:
INACTIVE College of Human Services
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
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Graduates of the Criminal Justice and Criminology program find a strong job market in the public and private sectors. Employment opportunities exist in the areas of law enforcement, probation, parole, corrections, private security, court personnel, legal offices, and victim witness advocate agencies. Graduates may also pursue advanced degrees in law, criminology and criminal justice, and other social science disciplines.
INACTIVE School of Criminology & Criminal Justice
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FAB S323
sccj@asu.edu
602-543-6607
Program term definitions
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