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About<\/h2>\n

The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Program is designed to help you become an educated citizen, as well as prepare for a career. In addition to the core courses, you will complete social science foundation courses. As you get ready to graduate, you will also be given the opportunity to specialize in one of three areas: law enforcement, pre-graduate criminology, or social justice.<\/p>\n

Curriculum & Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n

Interested in going to Law School? Learn more about the EWU BA & Gonzaga Law JD 3+3 Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n","background":{"ID":568,"id":568,"title":"CheneyPano","filename":"CheneyPano-e1525461707116.jpg","filesize":517800,"url":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/03\/CheneyPano-e1525461707116.jpg","link":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/gwss\/wage-center\/resources\/cheneypano-e1525461707116-2\/","alt":"Panorama of Cheney in fall","author":"425","description":"","caption":"","name":"cheneypano-e1525461707116-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":10524,"date":"2020-09-14 18:33:41","modified":"2021-07-07 18:36:08","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1600,"height":1067,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/03\/CheneyPano-e1525461707116-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/03\/CheneyPano-e1525461707116-300x200.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":200,"medium_large":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/03\/CheneyPano-e1525461707116-768x512.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":512,"large":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/03\/CheneyPano-e1525461707116-1024x683.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":683,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/03\/CheneyPano-e1525461707116-1536x1024.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1024,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/03\/CheneyPano-e1525461707116.jpg","2048x2048-width":1600,"2048x2048-height":1067,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/03\/CheneyPano-e1525461707116.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":200,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/03\/CheneyPano-e1525461707116.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":267,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/03\/CheneyPano-e1525461707116.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":400}},"title":"Bachelor of Arts in","bold_title":"Criminal Justice","content":"","secondary_nav_menu_type":"parent","blocks":[{"acf_fc_layout":"catalog-degree","module_background_color":"white","degree_url":"https:\/\/catalog.ewu.edu\/us\/sjs\/criminal-justice\/criminal-justice-ba\/","show_curriculum_and_requirements":true,"replace_curriculum_and_requirements_text":false,"curriculum_and_requirements_replacement_text":"","show_general_education":false,"show_plan_of_study":true,"show_student_learning_outcomes":true,"additional_sections":false,"component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"curriculum","identifier":"curriculum","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"catalog-courses","module_background_color":"off-white","title":"Sample Courses","courses":[{"course_number":"PSYC 323"},{"course_number":"CRIM 340"},{"course_number":"CRIM 360"},{"course_number":"POLI 302"}],"component_options_toggle":false,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"","identifier":"","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion-with-notes","module_background_color":"white","accordion_position":"bottom","title":"Career Possibilities","notes":"

A major in Criminal Justice gives you a deep understanding of how the system works, from police work to courtrooms to corrections. You’ll study criminology, criminal law, policies, and ethical considerations in criminal justice jobs.<\/p>\n

Along the way, you’ll develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. These tools will be essential for addressing complex social and legal issues.<\/p>\n

With a criminal justice degree, you can pursue various roles in law enforcement, legal services, corrections, and social services. Keep communities safe, stand up for justice, help prevent crime, and support people on the path to rehabilitation.<\/p>\n

Explore what you can do with a Criminal Justice degree:<\/p>\n","include_spacing":false,"expanded":false,"sections":[{"label":"Law Enforcement ","copy":"