Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice and Criminology

Student might choose a Major in Criminal Justice & Criminology: • To gain knowledge about criminal justice and criminology, for example, the administration of justice in the United States and theories of crime and delinquency causation. • To prepare for a career in the criminal justice field including law enforcement, probation, parole, or prisons.

Program Objectives: • The criminal justice and criminology program of East Tennessee State University seeks to accomplish four major objectives. • To develop a critical understanding of crime and the role and function of the criminal justice system in a democratic society. • To provide courses of instruction that complement the education received by students in related disciplines. • To prepare students for professional service in the criminal justice system. • To provide an opportunity for persons currently serving in criminal justice professions to advance their level of education.

The criminal justice and criminology curriculum is highly interdisciplinary, encompassing the study of law, the social and behavioral sciences, and other academic areas. Consistent with the above objectives, the curriculum seeks a careful balance of theoretical inquiry and applied knowledge.