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Wells College Bachelor in - Criminal Justice
Wells College

Wells College

Bachelor in - Criminal Justice

Aurora, USA

Bachelor's degree

English

Sep 2026

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Bachelor in Criminal Justice focuses on the study of crime, its causes, and the roles within the criminal justice system. The program covers topics such as criminology, law enforcement, and corrections. Students can expect a comprehensive overview that prepares them for various roles in the justice system. The course typically lasts four years and offers practical insights into the legal and social aspects of crime.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in law enforcement, corrections, social work, and legal assistance, among other areas. Many find positions as police officers, probation officers, or forensic analysts.

Examine the U.S. and global criminal justice systems in a hands-on bachelor’s degree program that takes you beyond how systems work to understand where there are failures and how you can be an agent of change.

Why do people break laws, and what happens when they do? In the Criminal Justice bachelor's degree program at Wells College, you'll connect and compare justice systems around the world, analyzing each through the critical lens of race, class, and gender to understand who benefits and who suffers and why. You can choose courses in the Criminal Justice program based on your interests and career goals, adding specialization and focusing your expertise in a specific area. The Criminal Justice program offers both a major and a minor.