Criminal Justice
If you want to pursue a career in law enforcement or social services, you'll need a strong foundation in criminal justice to serve the public with empathy and fairness. LVC can help you excel.
Our Criminal Justice program gives you a well-rounded understanding of the social, psychological, and legal issues that impact the justice system. Our partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, including Homeland Security, allow you to get hands-on learning experiences through internships. Upon graduating, you’ll be ready to succeed in a range of careers related to justice, law enforcement, social services, and more.
You can also tailor your education to your career goals by double-majoring or minoring in related programs like political science, psychology, common law, or global studies.
Need-based departmental scholarships are available.
Learn More About the Program
As a criminal justice major, you’ll learn how to navigate relevant issues in timely, thoughtful, and effective ways, preparing you to successfully take the next step in your career. If the law is your passion, our pre-law advising mentorship program puts you on track to successfully pursue law school.
From law enforcement to social work, there are many career paths for criminal justice majors.
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Correctional Officer
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Counselor
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Court Administrator
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Crime Analyst
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Crime Prevention Professional
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Criminal Justice Policy Analyst
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Attorney
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Paralegal
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Law Enforcement Officer
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Social Services Executive
In Their Words
LVC offers students personal attention and research opportunities. Professor Whiteley and I received an LVC Pleet Grant, which enabled me to work closely with her as a research assistant.
Sarah Kharalah
’24,
Criminal Justice and Psychology
We are committed to providing our students with an engaged, real-world learning experience through a grounded approach to education and research. We support and mentor our students to become graduates who make a positive change in their lives, careers, and community.
Dr. Kathryn Whiteley,
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
