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 advisor and career coach 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 externship 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