Top Schools Offering Criminal Justice Programs
Majors Overview March 10, 2015In this article, we take a look at some of the top schools that offer criminal justice programs:
George Washington University – Washington, D.C.
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Criminal Justice degree program is available at George Washington University (GWU); the program’s focus is primarily on the historical, legal, psychological, and sociological impact of crime on society. Core coursework covers deviant behavior, criminal law, and violence in the family.
Those who complete a bachelor’s degree program may opt for continuing education by earning a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Criminology at the GWU graduate school. Coursework in this academic program covers the sociology of crime; the curriculum is augmented by forensic science training. In 2011, U.S. News & World Report ranked GWU 51st on its list of national universities.
How to Contact GWU:
•Address: 2121 I St NW, Washington, D.C. 20052
•Phone: (202) 994-1000
Marist College – Poughkeepsie, New York
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice is available at Marist College, wherein the practical causes and effects of criminal behavior are examined by enrolled students. Core coursework covers policing, theory of punishment, corrections, and criminal procedures. Those who have successfully completed the program have been known to move on to law school to pursue careers in banking, federal investigation, and law enforcement. In 2011, U.S. News & World Report ranked Marist College 10th on its list of best colleges in the northern region.
How to Contact Marist College:
•Address: 3399 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
•Phone: (845) 575-3000
Schools with good criminal justice degree programs
| School Name | Distinction | Campus Location |
| California State University – Long Beach | CSU – Long Beach provide bachelor’s degree completion to individuals who finished their first two years at a community college | Long Beach, CA |
| California State University – Stanislaus | CSU – Stanislaus offer program concentrations in juvenile justice, law enforcement, corrections, criminal legal studies, and forensic science | Turlock, CA |
| Campbell University | Offers Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with concentrations in pre-law and homeland security | Buies Creek, NC |
| Clayton State University | There is a Spanish language competency requirement in the criminal justice degree program | Morrow, GA |
| Columbia College | This school offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program to those who are new to the field and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) to criminal justice professionals | Columbia, MO |
| Dallas Baptist University | Christ-centered approach to criminal justice | Dallas, TX |
| George Washington University | GWU offers combined Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Criminal Justice and Master of Public Administration Degree Program | Washington, DC |
| San Diego State University | SDSU allow students to obtain paid employment opportunities and major-related internships, access the resources of the Institute for Public and Urban Affairs and the Public Administration Center, and join the criminal justice honor society | San Diego, CA |
| University of Richmond | This school is home to first Victim Assistance Academy, providing specialized training to victim advocates and victim services providers | Richmond, VA |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | Since 1974, this school have been granting bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice | West Chester, PA |
