Sociology Criminal Justice at St. Francis College, Loretto
Saint Francis University offers a broad, integrated program to prepare students for work in criminal justice and related fields. The Sociology/Criminal Justice degree features major criminal justice courses, such as Crime and Delinquency, Criminal Justice System, the American Courts System, Policing, Corrections, and Juvenile Justice, and internships with a wide variety of justice agencies - including federal and state prisons; police departments, the FBI, and prosecutor and public defender agencies. Beyond this, the Sociology/Criminal Justice major at Saint Francis University provides students with the background which will allow pursuit of a wide-range of justice-related careers. Sociology/Criminal justice students will complete coursework in a variety of related disciplines such as sociology, psychology, political science, business and forensic chemistry, with emphasis determined by the student’s interests and goals in criminal justice.
Graduates pursue a wide variety of careers including law school, law enforcement, corrections (including probation and parole), private security, youth agency work, and many others. This degree can also provide an excellent base for a career in social services, government, non-profit organizations, and business.