BA in Criminal Justice - Law and Society in Newark United States | University of Delaware

The criminal justice program provides a liberal arts education focused on crime, law, and justice, blending 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 across all levels - from national policymakers to local law enforcement. As an interdisciplinary domain, criminal justice incorporates insights from sociology, political science, psychology, history, philosophy, and legal studies to examine root causes of criminal conduct, systemic disparities, and institutional structures. Students in this major acquire critical thinking skills to tackle practical issues within justice systems while preparing for diverse professional paths and personal aspirations.