BA in Criminal Justice

Earn your stripes

As a criminal justice major, you'll gain a solid understanding of the causes of crime and the application of justice. You'll study topics such as criminology, victimology, psychology, and political studies and visit local law enforcement agencies. You'll learn all of this from nationally recognized experts and you'll have the opportunity to speak with professionals in the field.

In this criminal justice degree program, you'll learn the structure and process of the American judicial system and explore and analyze diverse ethical issues that you may encounter as a criminal justice professional. When it's time to graduate, you'll have the knowledge and confidence necessary to assume positions of responsibility and leadership.

Full-time students enrolled in this program can participate in internships in Washington, D.C., for a semester. Once you have earned your criminal justice degree, you may go on to law school or work in a variety of law enforcement careers.

Criminal justice program information

Majoring in criminal justice means learning all the aspects of criminal law, procedures, and the courts. In this program, you'll gain a deeper understanding of policing in America, social problems, and global human rights. Plus, you'll complete field-based assignments blending theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Here's more information about what you'll study as a criminal justice major:

• Human behavior, abnormal psychology, and victimology
• Cross-disciplinary courses and how they influence the field of criminal justice
• Discretion, affirmative action, use of deadly force, misconduct, civil disobedience, undercover operations, and privacy

Lynn University’s small size and fearless people let us do things the big schools only wish they could. Experience boundless classrooms with iPad-powered learning. Connect with potential employers as early as your first semester. Gain a global mindset with peers from around the world. Graduate at warp speed with accelerated degree programs.

Mission

To provide an innovative, global and personalized education that enables students to realize their potential.

If you believe learning should If you think the future is bright, not be limited to the classroom

• Learn without limits with iPad-powered learning. Engage with faculty and classmates in and out of the classroom through interactive lessons and helpful apps, and see why Apple named Lynn a Distinguished School for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence. Plus, you’ll save up to 90% on textbooks.
• Make the world your classroom with three-week, semester, or year-long programs through our Center for Learning Abroad.
• Impact local and global communities in a positive way by working on projects that support United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Address challenges such as environmental conservation, hunger, and human rights.
• Participate in January Term (J-Term). This three-week, immersive program explores innovative ideas and topics. Focus on three core areas of learning: citizenship, language and culture, and career preparation.
• Meet potential employers as early as your first semester through our Career and Alumni Connections team. Earn college credit through internships with global companies such as Marriott, Mercedes-Benz, and Jarden Consumer Solutions.
• See why Florida, the Sunshine State, is a spectacular place to call home. Our campus is located in one of the country’s most strategic international gateways with a thriving economy and exciting industries.

If you’re intellectually curious

• Think and communicate effectively and solve problems creatively with our nationally recognized core curriculum, the Dialogues.
• Explore arts, culture, and ideas through campus events that are designed to entertain, educate and inspire.
• Seek guidance. Our professors love to teach and with our small classes, they have plenty of time for one-on-one advice.

Academics

• Our accelerated bachelor’s program allows qualified students to complete their degrees in just three years.
• Students explore innovative topics and ideas with opportunities for internships, workshops, and hands-on learning.
• We are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees.

All students receive an iPad preloaded with useful applications at no cost.

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