Criminal Justice, BS

Criminal Justice at Greenville University

This program provides a Christ-centered approach to the study of criminal justice and will prepare you for a career in the criminal justice system or for continued studies in graduate school or law school. Society relies on an effective criminal justice system; you’ll learn to use your God-given talents to provide professional and Christ-centered contributions within this exciting and important field.

In this program, students may:

Attend court in progress at Madison County and Bond County Courthouses
Attend drug court in Marion Count
Tour St. Louis County Police Headquarters and Training Academy
Tour St. Louis Crime Lab
Attend a Forensic Conference

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Field activities give you experience

Learn in settings like law enforcement agencies, court house experiences, law firms, social work agencies, public and private children's homes, homes for the delinquent, mental and penal institutions, probation and parole agencies, juvenile courts, low-income urban areas, and depressed rural areas suffering from significant substance abuse and other social problems.

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Professors with experience

GU's criminal justice professors have expert knowledge and practical experience working in the criminal justice system. That means you get a practical and informed education.

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Multiple disciplines

You'll focus on the practical fields within the criminal justice system while you also learn aspects of social work, sociology, psychology, and research methods to prepare you for graduate school. Grow in your understanding of the criminal justice system, including its impact and intersections.

Why GU

Personalized Attention

Experience personal growth and plan your career under the guidance of faculty who know your name and cheer your success. GU’s low 11:1 student/faculty ratio and community atmosphere allow professors to invest in their students, and know your strengths and abilities in the field of social work.

Experiential Learning

Prepare for work within the criminal justice system. Attain a better understanding of specified criminal justice jobs though internships. You’ll be better prepared for job searches, interviews, and your career.