Criminal justice professionals spend a lot of time resolving conflicts and negotiating with various parties outside and inside their organizations. They handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts, usually by negotiating with several parties. Sometimes they perform this task in conjunction with another one, evaluating information to determine compliance, which requires them to review relevant information and use their individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

The Criminal Justice Program is designed to give students a foundational understanding of the Criminal Justice (CJ) process, while preparing them for a variety of careers within the field. Whether you are looking for a career at a local, state or federal agency, or something in the private sector, a wide range of opportunities exist for individuals in the criminal justice field. The program provides students with background coursework in criminology, law enforcement and the court system, with a heavy emphasis on hands-on applications.