Bachelor in - Criminal Justice

Examine the U.S. and global criminal justice systems in a hands-on bachelor’s degree program that takes you beyond how systems work to understand where there are failures and how you can be an agent of change.

Why do people break laws, and what happens when they do? In the Criminal Justice bachelor's degree program at Wells College, you'll connect and compare justice systems around the world, analyzing each through the critical lens of race, class, and gender to understand who benefits and who suffers and why. You can choose courses in the Criminal Justice program based on your interests and career goals, adding specialization and focusing your expertise in a specific area. The Criminal Justice program offers both a major and a minor.

The exploration of ideas from multiple perspectives. Connection with a close community of professors and friends. Seminar-like classes that allow for deep discussion and scholarship. An emphasis on experiential learning, collaboration and real-world preparation. A breathtaking campus on the shores of Cayuga Lake. These are just a few reasons why Wells is not your ordinary college education.

We attract a special kind of student—one who appreciates immersion in a wide range of liberal arts studies and a commitment to global citizenship. The Wells experience includes...

• Personal mentoring from professors—one teacher to every nine students
• A strong emphasis on experiential learning through internships, study abroad and original research
• A first-rate liberal arts foundation that combines classroom theory with real-world preparation
• The cultivation of global citizenship and social responsibility
• A connected, close-knit community on a beautiful Finger Lakes campus
• A high-quality, affordable education