Criminal Justice

The criminal justice degree program at JWU's North Miami Campus can prepare you for a wide variety of police work at the local, national and federal levels—including careers in court administration, private investigation, airport security and social services, or as a federal agent, police officer or border patrol agent, among others.

Our integrated curriculum takes material from sociology and psychology and combines it with criminal justice theory and practice. Our award-winning crime scene facilities are technologically advanced and modeled after equipment found in the industry.

Through JWU’s unique academic approach, our program combines hands-on learning and technical knowledge with a foundation of business, and arts and sciences classes to broaden your career possibilities. Through the program, you’ll also:

• Learn from professionals experienced in law, criminal justice and forensic science technology
• Gain experience using police and other forensic science investigation equipment in our dedicated criminal justice lab
• Work with a faculty and student career advisors to develop a plan tailored to your career goals
• Acquire the communication, logic, critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills essential for the understanding of criminal justice issues and for effective career progression
• Develop an appreciation for diversity, citizenship, leadership, science and technology, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and social and business culture
• Gain real-world experience in the field and build your resume through an internship in your field of interest
• Customize your degree with an Arts & Sciences concentration or pursue a collection of criminal justice electives which target your interests and goals

Master’s Degree to Advance Your Career
Become the leader the criminal justice field needs, and move on to supervisor and leadership positions with a master’s degree in Criminal Justice Management.