Pennsylvania State University, Abington
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Abington Township, USA
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LANGUAGES
English
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice offers a thorough understanding of the justice system, focusing on law enforcement, corrections, and the legal process. Students will engage in critical analysis, explore social issues, and develop skills relevant to the field. The program typically takes four years to complete.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as police officers, probation officers, criminal investigators, or roles within government and non-profit organizations focusing on crime prevention and rehabilitation.
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Introduction
The Criminal Justice program at Penn State Abington offers a broad education that is designed to teach you the dynamics and functions of the American criminal justice system.
You will learn basic research methods for investigating issues that can help prepare you for careers with the justice system. Additionally, the program fosters skills in oral and written communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and policy analysis.