Criminal

Justice

The criminal justice major combines theory and practice in conjunction with a faith-based, liberal arts mission to offer a contemporary and legitimate education for those who seek to serve their communities.

Criminal

Justice

The criminal justice major combines theory and practice in conjunction with a faith-based, liberal arts mission to offer a contemporary and legitimate education for those who seek to serve their communities.

Criminal

Justice

The criminal justice major combines theory and practice in conjunction with a faith-based, liberal arts mission to offer a contemporary and legitimate education for those who seek to serve their communities.

The major is a multi-disciplinary study of crime, its causation, and the criminal justice system, which prepares students for challenging careers, develops leadership skills, and promotes professional ethics and service to the community. It prepares students for professional work and graduate studies.


The curriculum exposes students to the components, processes, and programs of the American justice system. In addition to core courses, students take general and supporting courses that introduce them to the social, historical, and political systems in which criminal justice professionals work. Our faculty use their experience from working in criminal justice to bring theory and reality to their classes. These faculty members are dedicated to making Bethany a caring and educational experience that fits each student’s individual needs and interests.

The major is a multi-disciplinary study of crime, its causation, and the criminal justice system, which prepares students for challenging careers, develops leadership skills, and promotes professional ethics and service to the community. It prepares students for professional work and graduate studies.

The curriculum exposes students to the components, processes, and programs of the American justice system. In addition to core courses, students take general and supporting courses that introduce them to the social, historical, and political systems in which criminal justice professionals work. Our faculty use their experience from working in criminal justice to bring theory and reality to their classes. These faculty members are dedicated to making Bethany a caring and educational experience that fits each student’s individual needs and interests.

Majors & Minors

Additional career perspectives are obtained through internships designed to assist in preparing students for work in their chosen field. On-campus programs, travel courses, and field trips are also arranged by faculty members and the Criminal Justice Club, a student organization. Our graduates are successfully prepared to attain a job in the field of criminal justice and human services or acceptance into a higher learning degree program upon graduation from Bethany College.

Majors

  • Criminal Justice

    Mission Statement:

    The mission of the Bethany College criminal justice major is to offer an interdisciplinary field of inquiry focused on the philosophical, theoretical, and practical applications of justice, and on the resolution of conflict within society. Rather than train individuals for a particular occupation through sole instruction in specific vocational skills, the BA in Criminal Justice offers a liberal arts education which focuses on the cultivation of analytical and creative thought, and the ability to communicate effectively in a 21st century workplace and social environment.


    Student Learning Outcomes:

    1. Student translates criminal justice information into effective and efficient oral and written communications.
    2. Student demonstrates the ability to use, interpret, and analyze evidence, (criminal justice issues and problems) to guide decision-making and solve problems.
    3. Student demonstrates the ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
    4. Student understands and synthesizes core subject areas of their major; Student will emerge from the major with realistic goals about how to implement their knowledge, skills, and values in occupational pursuits.

Minor

  • Criminal Justice

    Mission Statement:

    The mission of the Bethany College criminal justice minor is to design relevant learning experiences that enhance a students’ knowledge and understanding of the justice system while majoring in another disciplinary area.


    Student Learning Outcomes:

    Student translates criminal justice information into effective and efficient oral and written communications.

    Student demonstrates the ability to use, interpret, and analyze evidence, (criminal justice issues and problems) to guide decision-making and solve problems.

    Student demonstrates the ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

    Student understands and synthesizes core subject areas of their major; Student will emerge from the major with realistic goals about how to implement their knowledge, skills, and values in occupational pursuits.

For information about specific courses related to these majors, check the College Catalog

Experience Based Education in Criminal Justice.

In the Criminal Justice system, there is no substitute for on the job experience. That’s why Shadowing, Internship, and Practicum are an integral part of the Criminal Justice Department at Bethany.


Find out more about available options and EBE in general.

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Majors & Minors

Additional career perspectives are obtained through internships designed to assist in preparing students for work in their chosen field. On-campus programs, travel courses, and field trips are also arranged by faculty members and the Criminal Justice Club, a student organization. Our graduates are successfully prepared to attain a job in the field of criminal justice and human services or acceptance into a higher learning degree program upon graduation from Bethany College.

Experience Based Education in Criminal Justice.

In the Criminal Justice system, there is no substitute for on the job experience. That’s why Shadowing, Internship, and Practicum are an integral part of the Criminal Justice Department at Bethany.


Find out more about available options and EBE in general.

LEARN MORE

Majors

  • Criminal Justice

    Mission Statement:

    The mission of the Bethany College criminal justice major is to offer an interdisciplinary field of inquiry focused on the philosophical, theoretical, and practical applications of justice, and on the resolution of conflict within society. Rather than train individuals for a particular occupation through sole instruction in specific vocational skills, the BA in Criminal Justice offers a liberal arts education which focuses on the cultivation of analytical and creative thought, and the ability to communicate effectively in a 21st century workplace and social environment.


    Student Learning Outcomes:

    1. Student translates criminal justice information into effective and efficient oral and written communications.
    2. Student demonstrates the ability to use, interpret, and analyze evidence, (criminal justice issues and problems) to guide decision-making and solve problems.
    3. Student demonstrates the ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
    4. Student understands and synthesizes core subject areas of their major; Student will emerge from the major with realistic goals about how to implement their knowledge, skills, and values in occupational pursuits.

Minors

  • Criminal Justice

    Mission Statement:

    The mission of the Bethany College criminal justice minor is to design relevant learning experiences that enhance a students’ knowledge and understanding of the justice system while majoring in another disciplinary area.


    Student Learning Outcomes:

    Student translates criminal justice information into effective and efficient oral and written communications.

    Student demonstrates the ability to use, interpret, and analyze evidence, (criminal justice issues and problems) to guide decision-making and solve problems.

    Student demonstrates the ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

    Student understands and synthesizes core subject areas of their major; Student will emerge from the major with realistic goals about how to implement their knowledge, skills, and values in occupational pursuits.

For information about specific courses related to these majors, check the College Catalog

Course Offerings

Courses listed here are a sampling of those offered, and may be added to or deleted at any time, and specific offerings may vary by semester. Please consult the current College Catalog for upcoming course schedules.

Administration of Justice Systems
Behavioral Health
Concepts of Self Defense
Corrections
Criminal Investigation
Criminal Justice Practicum
Criminal Justice Research Methods
Criminal Law
Criminal Procedure

Criminal Profiling

Criminology

Forensic Science
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Juvenile Justice
Law Enforcement
Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice
Sex Crimes
Terrorism
White Collar Crime


Course Offerings

Courses listed here are a sampling of those offered, and may be added to or deleted at any time, and specific offerings may vary by semester. Please consult the current College Catalog for upcoming course schedules.

Administration of Justice Systems
Behavioral Health
Concepts of Self Defense
Corrections
Criminal Investigation
Criminal Justice Practicum
Criminal Justice Research Methods
Criminal Law
Criminal Procedure

Criminal Profiling

Criminology

Forensic Science
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Juvenile Justice
Law Enforcement
Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice
Sex Crimes
Terrorism
White Collar Crime

Course Offerings

Courses listed here are a sampling of those offered, and may be added to or deleted at any time, and specific offerings may vary by semester. Please consult the current College Catalog for upcoming course schedules.

Administration of Justice Systems
Behavioral Health
Concepts of Self Defense
Corrections
Criminal Investigation
Criminal Justice Practicum
Criminal Justice Research Methods
Criminal Law
Criminal Procedure

Criminal Profiling

Criminology

Forensic Science
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Juvenile Justice
Law Enforcement
Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice
Sex Crimes
Terrorism
White Collar Crime

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