  {"id":3,"date":"2012-06-22T12:24:55","date_gmt":"2012-06-22T12:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/criminal-justice\/home\/"},"modified":"2024-07-25T14:48:50","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T18:48:50","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/criminal-justice\/","title":{"rendered":"Criminal Justice"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote>\n<p align=\"left\"><em>\u201cWith the Criminal Justice Department I have visited the FBI Training Academy, the Hudson County Jail, and five foreign countries; these are only some of the opportunities available to criminal justice students.&#8221;<\/em><br \/>\n\u2013 Nic G. \u201813<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>What is Criminal Justice?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Criminal justice sits at the nexus of law, sociology and psychology.\u00a0At Âé¶¹´«Ã½AVPeter\u2019s University we go beyond the surface-level understanding of the personal consequences of criminal behavior. We dig deeper, examining the root causes of crime and its impact on society.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/blogs.dir\/23\/files\/2021\/09\/istockphoto-183769938-612x612-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Criminal Justice\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright wp-image-436 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/23\/files\/2021\/09\/istockphoto-183769938-612x612-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/23\/files\/2021\/09\/istockphoto-183769938-612x612-1-467x311.jpeg 467w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/23\/files\/2021\/09\/istockphoto-183769938-612x612-1-370x245.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/23\/files\/2021\/09\/istockphoto-183769938-612x612-1-120x80.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/23\/files\/2021\/09\/istockphoto-183769938-612x612-1.jpeg 612w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your studies will include a blend of theory and practical experience. And you\u2019ll seek to answer questions such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What are the underlying causes of crime in society?<\/li>\n<li>How do socioeconomic factors influence criminal behavior?<\/li>\n<li>How does the criminal justice system impact marginalized communities?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>What makes Criminal Justice at Âé¶¹´«Ã½AVPeter\u2019s University different?<\/h3>\n<p>Our Jesuit education\u2014guided by the principles of justice and social equality\u2014make Âé¶¹´«Ã½AVPeter\u2019s University the ideal place to study the human complexities of the criminal justice system.<\/p>\n<p>We want every student to graduate ready to make a difference in the world.<\/p>\n<p>You can choose from 6 different specializations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Law and Justice<\/li>\n<li>Corrections<\/li>\n<li>Police Administration<\/li>\n<li>Investigative Sciences<\/li>\n<li>Criminal Research and Intelligence Analysis<\/li>\n<li>Cyber Security and Computer Forensics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And we strongly encourage our students to complete a supplementary double major, as well as an internship\u2014with our network in Jersey City and NYC, internships are easy to find.<\/p>\n<p>A sample of our courses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sports and Crime<\/li>\n<li>Multiculturalism in Justice<\/li>\n<li>Forensic Science<\/li>\n<li>Victimology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>What is Criminal Justice?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The need for professionals with a background in criminal justice is greater than ever. By the time you graduate you will have a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, a solid foundation in ethical decision-making and effective communication skills.<\/p>\n<p>You will be an ideal candidate in a wide variety of careers in every sector of society.<\/p>\n<p>Peacocks are improving the world in careers such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Law Enforcement Officer<\/li>\n<li>Research Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Crime Scene Investigator<\/li>\n<li>Criminologist<\/li>\n<li>Court Clerk<\/li>\n<li>Substance Abuse Counselor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You will also be well-equipped to pursue an advanced degree in any number of fields.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cWith the Criminal Justice Department I have visited the FBI Training Academy, the Hudson County Jail, and five foreign countries; these are only some of the opportunities available to criminal justice students.&#8221; \u2013 Nic G. \u201813 What is Criminal Justice? 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