Criminal Justice Studies (BS)

Federal CIP: 45.0401 Criminology

Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice Studies are expected to:

1. Knowledge of Criminal Justice Systems: Students will be able to describe the structure and functioning of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement agencies, the court system, and correctional institutions, and how these components interact within society, considering biblical principles of justice, accountability, mercy, and redemption. 

2. Understanding of Criminal Law and Procedures: Students will be able to explain the principles of criminal law, criminal justice processes, and legal procedures, including the rights of individuals and the roles of law enforcement, courts, and correctional systems, while examining these principles through the lens of biblical teachings on justice, redemption, and the intrinsic worth of every individual. 

3. Critical Thinking and Analysis: Students will develop the ability to analyze criminal justice issues, including the causes and consequences of crime, and evaluate policies and practices in law enforcement, the judiciary, and corrections, considering these issues within the context of a biblical worldview, which includes understanding the role of sin and human nature. 

4. Ethical and Professional Practices: Students will justify ethical decision-making within the context of criminal justice, including issues related to fairness, justice, and respect for human rights, guided by biblical principles such as love, justice, and respect for the intrinsic worth of every individual. 

5. Research and Communication Skills: Students will be able to conduct research in criminal justice topics, using appropriate methodologies, and effectively communicate their findings through written reports and oral presentations.