Criminal Justice

Programs of Study

Criminal Justice major

For more information about course offerings and requirements please see the KWC Academic Bulletin.

What can I do with a degree in criminal justice?
Our majors generally chose one of three directions after graduation: becoming a practitioner (police office, court designated worker, probation and parole officer, etc.), attending law school, or attending graduate school in criminal justice. The path you choose is your decision and one you will generally not make until your junior year. Our program provides ample opportunity to explore your career options.

Criminal Justice classroom

Faculty

Ken Ayers, Ph.D.
kenay@kwc.edu

About the Program

Criminal justice majors learn about our political and social systems and how they impact crime and its causes, the legal and correction systems, the philosophy of punishment and the ethical codes of behavior.

We teach a critical thinking approach to :

the development and enforcement of our laws
the function of police in a free society
the administration of justice by our court system
the incarceration of more then 2.5 million persons in our correctional systems

Signature Learning Experiences

Student practicums are uniquely designed to allow our students to work in agencies near their hometowns during the summer months. They often work with state police, local police departments, jails, prisons and pre-trail release programs.

Professional Careers of Graduates

Drug Enforcement Administration
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Law practices
State police departments
Local police departments
Sheriff's departments
University faculty

Criminal Justice Program
Kentucky Wesleyan College
3000 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
270-852-3214