Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Arts

Wheeling University’s major in Criminal Justice prepares students for a broad range of careers that demand effective writing, speaking and critical thinking skills. This major offers a solid, rigorous course of instruction in criminal justice that will allow students to successfully compete successfully after graduation, whether in graduate school, law school, or employment opportunities.

Upon completion of the Criminal Justice program, students will demonstrate the ability to:

Exhibit familiarity with basic concepts, such as justice, crime and criminality.

Explain the operations of the Criminal Justice System and how the various subsystems are interrelated.

Explain the theoretical underpinnings of crime, victimization and punishment.

Explore in detail the processes and professional roles found within criminal justice organizations.

Analyze and evaluate contemporary issues in the criminal justice field that profoundly impact

American society.