Criminal Justice Emphasis Areas

Criminal justice majors choose either a law enforcement or corrections emphasis. Both emphases include elective credits that allow students to choose courses of specific interest.

Corrections Emphasis

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  This emphasis will prepare graduates for the many public and private sector agencies that provide adult and juvenile correctional services.
• The focus is on the administration, supervision, and rehabilitation of convicted offenders and prepares students for jobs such as correctional administration, security, probation, and parole.
   

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Law Enforcement Emphasis

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  This course of study is designed to prepare students for opportunities in public safety and private security as well as state and federal law enforcement and work in regulatory agencies.
• Students can complete the academic requirements needed for Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) in order to become a law enforcement officer in Minnesota.
• Careers include entry level positions in municipal and county law enforcement agencies such as police or sheriffs departments, positions with federal or state-level law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, DEA, US Marshals, US Customs, and other related agencies.
   

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