Criminal Justice - BA
IntroductionBecome part of our criminal justice system and provide safety and justice for everyone.
Why study criminal justice at Pitt-Bradford?
You’ll get to use advanced criminal forensic equipment In our Crime Scene Investigation House where you’ll learn to:
- secure, process and manage criminal investigations
- determine probable cause
- take latent fingerprints
- document evidence
- compare hair and fiber samples
- cast tire and footprint impressions
- write police reports and much more.
You’ll get to hone your skills even further by interning at one of many agencies and organizations. Our students have interned at the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit in Quantico, VA, U.S. Marshals Service, Federal Correctional Institution at McKean, Ocean City (MD) Police Department and the New Jersey’s Office of the Public Defender.
What will I learn?
You’ll be taught by professors who have worked in criminal investigations, adult probation, corrections, substance abuse and counseling, and juvenile delinquency, who will mentor, inspire and work closely with you. You’ll get a broad understanding of the diverse nature of crime and justice and its relationship with society, with an emphasis on policing, courts and corrections.
What can I do with a degree in criminal justice?
With all the experience you’ll get, you’ll be prepared for a career in many areas.
Job titles:
- Police officer
- U.S. Border agent
- Correctional officer
- State trooper
- U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service inspector
- U.S. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearm inspector
- Criminologist
- Customs patrol officer
- Deputy U.S. Marshal
- Fingerprint technician
- U.S. Secret Service officer
Employers:
- Police departments
- State/federal government
- Private businesses
- Airports
- Hospitals
- Military
- Public interest advocacy organizations
Emma Weir has been interested in the New York City Police Department since she was young, and now she’s spending her summer as an intern with the department, the first Pitt-Bradford student ever to do so.
He had class at the Federal Correctional Institution in McKean County, investigated mock crime scenes at the CSI House on campus and was an intern at one of the local police departments.
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ADMJ 0215
Law Enforcement OperationsThis course covers all aspects of law enforcement and police operations. Students will learn about police organizational structures, patrol tactics, arrest procedures, police management, traffic operations, new law enforcement technology, and other topics relevant to modern law enforcement operations. -
ADMJ 1355
Organized Crime In AmericaThis course will provide a comprehensive understanding of organized criminal activity in the United States. The course will focus on theories and the evolution of traditional organized crime in America as well as attempt to examine the many new and emerging organized crime groups attempting to acquire a stronghold on domestic criminal enterprises. Rico and other law enforcement strategies used to combat organized crime will also be explored.