Criminal Justice
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Why study Criminal Justice?
Organized. Controlled. Reliable. Criminal justice is the means of social control through a variety of avenues: police, judges, agents, community organizations and many more. Play your part in keeping our communities safe.
Why study Criminal Justice at the University of Michigan-Flint?
Well-Rounded. Go beyond technical training and experience a liberal arts style education. Examine all aspects of criminal justice, from historical context to society as it is today to what the future may hold.
Justice. Criminal justice majors play a vital role in keeping citizens safe. They all have a part in ensuring that criminal threats are resolved in a timely manner and that law breakers are fairly punished.
Critical Thinking. Learn how to examine a situation from more than one viewpoint. Take multiple angles into consideration and use deductive reasoning to come to the correct conclusion. Put your analytical skills to the test.
Choices. You’re not just limited to a career as a police officer. Criminal justice majors have a wide variety of careers to choose from. Our graduates are found working in the court system, with the department of natural resources and with victims’ services. Of course, our graduates do proudly serve as police officers too!
Impact. Our criminal justice graduates get to make a real difference in their towns and communities. Learn from experienced faculty and learn to make the world a safer, better place.
What can I do with a degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Michigan-Flint?
A degree in criminal justice from University of Michigan-Flint prepares you to enhance your degree by continuing on in graduate or law school. Many of our graduates choose to enter the working world immediately in one of the following careers:
- Criminology
- Law Enforcement
- Conservation
- Customs Agents
- Community Service Coordination
- Drug Enforcement
Discover More:
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