Criminal Justice
Hilbert’s criminal justice degree program is considered by many in law enforcement to be one of the best college programs in the state because of the hands-on nature of our teaching, the many and varied internship opportunities available to students, and a faculty that brings to the classroom not only solid academic credentials, but years of law enforcement experience.
What Can I Do with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice?
Our interdisciplinary program can help you prepare for a career in law enforcement—real-world jobs at all levels, local, state or federal. Or use these college studies in criminology as the steppingstone you need to pursue graduate-level work in criminal justice or a related field, including law.
As a criminal justice major, you’ll gain an understanding of key criminal, legal, scientific and social issues affecting society today, including such hot-button topics as racial, ethnic, cultural and gender diversity. Our challenging and rigorous program provides a firm foundation in criminology, research methods, ethics and corrections, while helping you refine your analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Many of our professors are current or former law enforcement professionals with experience in state and federal agencies, which adds an important, real-world aspect to your learning environment. You’ll have the opportunity to work with professors conducting research through Hilbert’s Institute for Law and Justice, a nationally renowned resource for a wide range of law and justice-related issues.