Criminal Justice Administration Degrees & Programs

What is a degree in criminal justice?

Our Criminal Justice Administration program combines a liberal arts education with a modern professional curriculum, designed to prepare you to work in the criminal justice system and related professions. You’ll also be prepared for graduate work in the field. We offer a bachelor’s and associate degrees, and minors, as well as certificates – at several campuses and online.

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Criminal Justice Internship

The internship program is designed to allow students to encounter the real-world operation of criminal justice related organizations. It is one of the three capstone courses in the Criminal Justice program. It differs from the other capstone courses in that it allows an assessment of the student’s performance from a person currently working in the Criminal Justice field of their interest. In addition to their exposure to real-world operations in a Criminal Justice field, many students have reported establishing valuable professional contacts they found helpful to them after graduation. As a result of a successful internship some students have even secured employment opportunities.

Students have completed internships with Federal law enforcement agencies including the FBI, U.S. Marshal’s Office, Department of Transportation, FEMA, Homeland Security; local and state law enforcement agencies, probation and parole agencies (adult and juvenile), correctional facilities; adult and juvenile courts, criminal law offices, affiliated nonprofit organizations such as domestic violence organizations, veteran assistance groups, and mentoring programs for troubled youth. Many current military students have interned with the Family Assistance Organizations, Military Law Enforcement, Installation Security, and other Specialized Security Operations.

The Park University Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare students to successfully work in the criminal justice field, or consider graduate work in related areas. It is one of the very few programs with scholar practitioners, experienced faculty with successful criminal justice careers. As a result, students gain exposure to subject matter experts, in addition to some of the latest research, information, technology, and best practices used to impact the criminal justice field.

Internship Forms

Internship Requirements and Federal Employment Forms

Dr John Hamilton

Chair, Department of Criminal Justice
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
john.hamilton@park.edu

W. Gregory Plumb

Professor of Criminal Justice
greg.plumb@park.edu

Dr Eugene Matthews

Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
eugene.matthews@park.edu

Dr. Tamera Dawn Jenkins

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
tjenkins@park.edu

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Our bachelor’s degree offers an in-depth understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of the criminal justice system, both in the public and private domains. Our core curriculum covers criminal law, agency administration, criminology, criminal procedures and more. Plus, you’ll have access to three career-building concentrations and two certificates to help customize your education to your future goals.

If you’re working toward a Bachelor’s degree, you can select an area of concentration in Law Enforcement, Corrections or Security. These areas require two specific courses in addition to the general courses for all CJA majors. These courses are created and regularly revised by working professionals in response to today’s criminal justice needs.