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The Criminal Justice, Criminology & Forensics department at Seattle University provides diverse undergraduate programs to help shape your professional journey. As an interdisciplinary social science, we bridge arts and sciences to give you comprehensive insights into crime studies and societal approaches. Your education in both theoretical and practical knowledge cultivates advanced critical thinking, enabling you to emerge as a future leader. Our flexible curriculum empowers you to steer your learning while building a robust academic base combined with hands-on experience, equipping you for advanced studies and various criminal justice careers. Whatever specialization you choose, our favorable faculty-to-student ratio and abundant internship options help you establish valuable connections both on campus and in the professional world. These internships let you translate classroom knowledge into practical scenarios, ensuring you're ready to tackle challenges and assume leadership positions with confidence after graduation.
Upon completing the program, Seattle University Criminal Justice undergraduates will be able to: Assess modern CJ challenges using specialized terminology, core subject knowledge, criminological theories, and ethical considerations. Recognize the multidisciplinary aspects of criminal justice and ethical dilemmas across law enforcement, judicial systems, and corrections. Explain fundamental criminology and criminal justice principles. Develop research proposals and perform introductory statistical analyses using digital tools. Create and deliver multimedia presentations of academic work. Achieve expertise in advanced specialization courses.