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Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice Major

Are you interested in a career in law enforcement, corrections, the court system, probation, police work and related professions? Do you want to go law school or graduate school in public and criminal justice administration, or in other social sciences? If yes, a criminal justice major at Widener University can build the foundation for your educational and career goals.

Why major in criminal justice at Widener?

• The program provides a solid understanding of theory and research related to the criminal justice system at local, state, and federal levels.

• The curriculum emphasizes the development of analytical and research skills, which prepare criminal justice graduates to effectively meet the challenges of administering justice.

• Course work is designed to enable students to appreciate the interrelations between theory, research, and practice.

We invite you to come to campus and meet with our faculty members and students in the Criminal Justice Department at Widener.

Contact Information

Social Science Division
Kapelski Learning Center

Dr. James E. Vike
Associate Dean
tel: 610-499-1130
jevike@widener.edu

Widener University
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013
tel:610-499-4000