Program Description

The Criminal Justice system is an institution that is at the crux of societal concern.  When individuals are asked to define major social problems, the fear of and response to crime are found at the top of the list. People not only want to have a better understanding of these problems; many also want to become a part of the solution.  It is these individuals who will be the primary beneficiaries of the Criminal Justice major at KSU. The secondary beneficiaries are members of the community; university educated criminal justice personnel make better criminal justice practitioners. This program of study is timely and relevant.  It infuses knowledge about interpersonal communication skills, multicultural issues, leadership and management concerns, moral and ethical considerations, and technological applications into the coursework. 

The program is appropriate for pre-service as well as in-service students.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

1. Identify the functions of the criminal justice system, including components, processes, and actors.
2. Recognize and demonstrate an understanding of the nature, extent, and measurement of crime through the use of appropriate statistics and quantitative methods.
3. Analyze the causes of crime through the application and evaluation of criminological theories.
4. Identify ethical dilemmas and issues relating to the criminal justice field.
5. Demonstrate the research process by evaluating research and applying research-based findings related to crime and criminal justice.
6. Apply effective communication skills necessary for the criminal justice field.
7. Recognize the importance of cultural diversity within society.

 This program is a part of Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences . 

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s general admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment requirements. 

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements