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Criminal Justice involves interdisciplinary studies of criminal behavior, law enforcement, judicial procedures, and justice system organizations. This field explores concepts, root causes, deterrence, case examination, legal proceedings, offender management, reintegration, and studies concerning unlawful acts and societal justice, along with the governing bodies that oversee these systems.
Sacramento State's Criminal Justice program ranks among Northern California's most competitive academic offerings. With overwhelming applicant numbers, the program has been designated as impacted. Prospective majors must fulfill prerequisite lower-division coursework before applying for program admission. Early consultation with a Criminal Justice academic advisor is strongly encouraged for interested students.