Bachelor of Science in Justice and Public Policy

A Bachelor of Science in Justice and Public Policy (JPP) from CUW will help you understand how administrative law, along with procedural, and substantive criminal laws apply to effecting arrest search and seizure, evidence collection, and courtroom procedures. You’ll learn best practices pertaining to field and custodial interviews, criminal investigations, and procedures involving juvenile. If you are considering an advanced degree, an introductory courses in criminal justice research methods and criminal psychology will prepare you to understand sociological, psychological, bio-physiological, and free-will theories, while learning how to apply theory to practice within the American civil and criminal court systems, correctional system, and justice system.

What can I do with a major in Justice and Public Policy?

There are many different professional opportunities for those with a degree in Justice and Public Policy. These include:

• Legal Career
• Corrections Career
• Courts Career (Local, County, State, Federal)
• Natural Resources Warden Career
• Probation & Parole Career
• Military Career
• Security Management Career

The average class size is smaller - around 18 students which means that most professors will know you by name. One hundred percent of all faculty have certifications and/or extensive experience in their respective field. This lends itself to practical and experiential guidance in blending your personal and professional ethical values within a system of justice and public policy.

Suggested optional minors

• Business
• Environmental Studies
• Forensic Accounting
• Human Resources Management
• Mass Communication
• Natural Science
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Social Work