Earning
a Degree In Criminal Justice
The
law and legal studies major focuses on legal issues from the perspective
of the social sciences and humanities.
The
social sciences include history, criminology, economics, political
science, and American government and politics, while the humanities
include English language/literature, English composition, and
philosophy.
Students
who take this major can work in a wide variety of environments,
including government, business, the nonprofit sector, or teaching.
However to become a licensed to practice law, students must graduate
from an accredited graduate law school.
Specializations
within the Major
Contracts law
Criminal justice/law enforcement administration
Environmental law
Paralegal/legal assistant
Pre-law studies
Public administration
Required
and Elective Courses
Economics and the law
English literature/language
Ethics and the law
History and American history
Logic/rhetorical studies
Philosophy of law
Related
Organizations
National Association of Blacks In Criminal Justice
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