Department of Psychology, Sociology & Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice Studies

Students at RSU engage in Criminal Justice Studies through a variety of multi-disciplinary options to prepare students with the analytical skills necessary for the complex challenges confronting criminal justice professionals.

Flexibility

RSU Criminal Justice students have the flexibility to pursue:

• Bachelor degree in Justice Administration
• Associate degree in Criminal Justice studies
• C.O.P. Option or Law & Justice Option
• Minor in Criminal Justice – C.O.P. Option
• Criminal Justice courses taken as electives

Quality

RSU Criminal Justice students study under the leadership of seasoned professionals with earned doctorate degrees and significant criminal justice experience in prosecution, law enforcement, corrections, social services and the forensic sciences.

Class size is typically limited to 30 students. Students engage in scholarly research, court projects and other relevant activities to merge the theoretical concepts with a working knowledge of the criminal justice system and the law within a meaningful context.