Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice / Criminology
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Serve Your Community
Examine society鈥檚 responses to crimes and offenders, and explore the factors that influence criminal and deviant behavioral development.
The bachelor's degree in criminal justice / criminology explores components of the criminal justice system, and analyzes the societal and behavioral influences of deviant behavior. Focused topics include management, law, policing, corrections, and the theoretical foundation for criminal behavior and specific criminal behavior (criminal violence, organized crime, gangs, juvenile delinquency, white collar crime and cybercrime).
Careers and Grad School Prep
Criminal justice / criminology is a broad-reaching program that prepares graduates for the following professions or graduate school:
- Corrections
- Law
- Parole
- Policing
- Probations
Career exploration / readiness
Engaged Learning
GGC fosters partnerships with local community organizations to provide tangible experiences that move portfolios to the top of the employment pile.
- Academic conference presentations
- Internships
- Service learning
GGC also creates global engagement through study abroad opportunities
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Minors, Certificates, Certifications
Add Value to Your Degree
Degree-enhancing minors, certificates and certifications add value to your degree. Available options range from the sciences, technology, history, political science, writing, the arts and more.
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Department Chair
Political Science, Criminal Justice and International Studies Department Chair
Dr. Laura D. Young
lyoung6@ggc.edu