BA in Criminal Justice in Newark United States | University of Delaware

The criminal justice program provides a liberal arts education focused on crime, law, and justice, combining theoretical knowledge, empirical research, and legal examination. This curriculum explores the historical development of crime and justice systems, institutional frameworks, and challenges encountered by practitioners and policymakers across all levels - from national legislation to local law enforcement. As an interdisciplinary domain, criminal justice incorporates insights from sociology, political science, psychology, history, philosophy, and legal studies to examine critical issues including criminal behavior origins, systemic disparities, and institutional structures. Through this program, students acquire analytical skills to tackle practical challenges within the justice system while preparing for diverse professional aspirations and life objectives.