BA in Criminal Justice in Philadelphia United States | Temple University

Gain insight into the criminal justice system through Temple University's Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice program within the College of Liberal Arts. This 123-credit undergraduate degree explores the system's intricate history, policies, and social impacts while developing your analytical and problem-solving skills. You'll examine crime causation, prevention strategies, and society's responses to criminal behavior. The curriculum combines interdisciplinary studies with hands-on experiences, revealing connections between justice systems and other societal institutions like healthcare and education. Key topics include sentencing equity, prison reform, policing ethics, victim advocacy, and prisoner rehabilitation. Temple's distinguished Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program offers transformative learning experiences with incarcerated individuals. Graduates emerge as socially aware citizens ready for graduate studies in law, public policy, social sciences, or direct careers in law enforcement, legal services, advocacy groups, and government agencies.