Criminal Justice Concentration Major

Criminal Justice Concentration
Social Science Major
Degree Awarded
Bachelor of Science

The Criminal Justice Concentration is designed to prepare students for a wide variety of positions in the for-profit, nonprofit and governmental sectors. The curriculum gives students a broad foundation to understand criminal justice policy as well as various organizations that are an integral part of this process.

Our Distinctive Social Science Experience

• Small classes provide a personalized learning environment
• Classes cross-listed with the Legal Assistant Program provide a thorough legal understanding
• Opportunities for internships in the field of Criminal Justice
• Personal contact with many agencies in the area

Career Opportunities in Criminal Justice

Job opportunities exist at various levels of local, state and federal government, as well as private sector and in nonprofit prevention and rehabilitation programs. The private sector employs people with criminal justice preparation for security in commercial and manufacturing operations. Private non-profit organizations hire credentialed graduates in education, health and rehabilitative programs. Employment opportunities have grown significantly as correctional facilities have expanded. Some career possibilities include: Criminal Investigation, Security, Law Enforcement, Probation Officer, Loss and Prevention, Law School and Graduate School.

International Experiences

Lake Erie College encourages all students to participate in international experiences. Students may wish to spend a semester at one of our “sister” institutions, earning credits towards their degree while learning about other peoples and cultures.
Other international opportunities for students are Study Tours. Study Tours are two-week trips that full-time students may take their Junior or Senior year. Most of the cost of the trip is included within tuition.

Academic Requirements

A Bachelors degree requires at least 128 credit hours. All students graduating from Lake Erie College will complete 20 semester hours of basic requirements including courses in Math, English, Computers, Public Speaking, and Foreign Language. These courses are normally completed during the Freshman year.
Students will also complete 24 hours of core liberal arts courses. These courses include the subject areas of critical thinking, aesthetic forms, scientific inquiry, cultures and values, sophisticated texts, and social sciences. Each major has course specific requirements, and any remaining credits will be considered as electives.

Requirements of the Criminal Justice Major

The Criminal Justice major requires 56 semester hours of course work in the areas of law, psychology, and investigative techniques. This concentration is offered through a collaborative agreement with Lakeland Community College.

Additionally, every student has an Admissions Counselor at LEC that can answer questions about our academic programs. Admissions can be reached at 1-800-916-0904. Please call to visit our campus and meet with a criminal justice professor.

As a Lake Erie College student, you will be the most important part of this endeavor called higher education. You will be a critical participant in our average class of 15 students. Every member of our distinguished faculty will know your name; our 12:1 student to faculty ratio ensures this. Once you join our community, you will benefit from our nearly 150 years of experience in building business leaders, entrepreneurs, scholars, educators, political leaders, and artists.