North Park University: Christian - Urban

Why Study Criminal Justice?

Get started on the path toward becoming a police officer, federal agent, or a leader in the justice system with a degree in criminal justice. Most jobs and specialized training schools now require a college education to prepare you for this broad-reaching and fast-paced field. Leaders who can think critically, make decisions quickly and accurately, and communicate effectively are in high demand.

Why North Park?

North Park University offers you an interdisciplinary criminal justice major, blending sociology with politics and government and providing options in conflict transformation studies as well. You’ll be trained in the sought-after skills of critical reasoning and communication while exploring the problems of crime and social deviance, the importance of ethics, the ways that culture affects the justice system, and the social scientific method for research in the field. Expand your worldview in classrooms of students from many backgrounds and be prepared as a culturally competent and ethical leader.

Meet the Faculty

Professor Pam Ransom brings more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit, government, and juvenile justice organizations to her classrooms, and strives to connect her students with professionals who are active in these fields.

Learn more about Pam Ransom and the criminal justice faculty.

Interesting Classes

Explore the key criminal justice topics, including:

Juvenile Justice System
Restorative Justice
Law Enforcement Administration
Race and Ethnicity
Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

Learn more about the criminal justice course offerings and major requirements.

Careers

Criminal justice majors will be ready for entry-level positions in law enforcement, the court system, probation, correctional treatment facilities, and more. Or you can continue your education with specialized training in a police academy or other justice agency—including federal agencies or private security—or with graduate work in criminal justice, sociology, public policy, and law.

Next Steps

Program Requirements