The Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Justice Studies takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of crime, law and justice. Faculty members view crime, deviance and society’s response from the fields of sociology, political science, psychology and traditional criminal justice viewpoints. The curriculum provides a firm understanding of the basic institutions of the criminal justice system. Students are also exposed to criminological theory and diversity courses, which help them understand the complex relationship between the individual, society and the criminal justice system. The program stresses effective writing and analytical skills. Students are afforded the opportunity to earn credit through internship placements.

The BS in Legal Studies is an excellent pathway to either pursue education as a lawyer or attend graduate school for your Juris Master. Graduates have stated that they felt well prepared for their future endeavors based on the education they received at Hodges U.

The BA in Law major is designed to provide undergraduate students with a deep grasp of the essential topics, major concepts,and core theoretical perspectives within the discipline of law and legal studies broadly conceived. GGU’s BA in Law degree prepares graduates for law-related careers for which a law license is not necessary, but in which it is helpful to be able to “think like a lawyer.”