Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Lamar University

The Bachelor of Arts and Bachlor of Science in Criminal Justice at Lamar University equips you for pre-law major or a career in one of the many fields related to justice such as special agents/federal investigations, emergency and social services, courts, policing, homeland security, counterterrorism, juvenile counseling, adult probation/parole and corporate security management. Courses in the program focus upon social problems such as crime, violence, drugs, gangs, terrorism, sexual assault, prisons and juvenile delinquency. The intriguing curriculum explores human behavior, social policies, forensics, counseling, trials, rehabilitation and research and management. This program, available as a residential or online program, is designed to merge academic knowledge with applied experience. The courses encompass a variety of components that prepare you for career entry, promotion, federal employment and/or graduate study.

College of Arts and Sciences