Criminal Justice, BA

In the criminal justice major, faculty intentionally integrate faith into the classroom as it could not be more important than in a program like criminal justice where concepts like moral reasoning, mercy, fairness, and justice apply to high stakes situations. Students learn from law enforcement and crime scene investigators, district attorneys and legal professionals, and community corrections officers. MNU students discuss the tough issues facing the criminal justice system today with faculty members who have a keen awareness of real-world concerns.

Criminal Justice Program Outcomes

1. demonstrate basic knowledge and skills in understanding criminal behavior in the context of American society;

2. identify a variety of approaches to dealing with the criminal population;

3. describe the major processes at work in the criminal justice system;

4. articulate a Christian response of restoration and rehabilitation for those who break society’s laws;

5. qualify for professional employment or continued study at the graduate level in the field of Criminal Justice.

Senior Comprehensive Exam

A comprehensive examination is required to be passed by all criminal justice majors before graduation. The comprehensive examination is meant to assess the student’s mastery of basic content areas of the curriculum.

The examination is administered by the department each spring for criminal justice. Further details regarding the senior comprehensive are available from the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department Chair. There is a $32.50 fee for this exam.