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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
This program prepares students for professional careers in criminal justice, forensic crime scene investigation, public policy, substance use treatment, victim assistance programs, social services and other related professions, and/or prepare them to pursue studies in law and other related graduate programs.
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Career Outcomes
As a student, you’ll work with faculty experts in the fields of criminal justice, criminology,
sociology and psychology, including but not limited to:
- Advocacy and criminal justice policy reform
- Criminal justice research and policy agencies
- Community-based social service, treatment, reentry and/or mental health agencies
- Correctional-based treatment and reentry agencies
- Homeland security agencies
- Law enforcement, correctional and sentencing
- Substance use and overdose prevention and treatment
- Victim service, advocacy and assistance agencies
Where are recent Wilder Criminal Justice alumni working?
“My career goal has always been to work for the FBI. And that’s still my goal, but I now can see myself in a career in research or nonprofit work or federal law enforcement. There’s just so much you can do with the degrees I’ve pursued”
Olive Blackstone ’23, dual major in criminal justice and psychology
Bridging Perspectives
The Bridging Perspectives course immerses criminal justice students in dialogue and experiential learning with local police officers.
