Criminal Justice

From careers in law enforcement and the court system to corporate offices and corrections, opportunities in criminal justice fields are expanding in response to the complexities of modern society. Heightened national security and added focus on corporate accountability are opening career avenues for those trained to respond to the challenge.

Johnson & Wales University’s criminal justice degree program combines hands-on experience and technical knowledge with a foundation of business and arts & sciences classes to broaden your career possibilities. Through the program, you will:

• Learn from professionals experienced in law, criminal justice and forensic science technology.
• 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.

Whether competing for your first job or to advance your long-term career, employers are looking for candidates with a bachelor’s degree.

Explore the program in more detail and start turning your passion for criminal justice into a career at our campuses in Providence, North Miami or Denver.