Students who are interested in studying crime and criminal behavior may want to consider the criminal justice major. The study of criminal justice touches may facets of law and order in society including police and judicial agencies at all levels of government and the corrections system.
The Canisius Advantage
Courses are drawn from the sociology, anthropology, criminal justice, political science, history, and psychology departments, and from the pre-law program.
Majors are prepared for careers in the field of law enforcement, and many also pursue careers in law, or in graduate level work in criminal justice or forensic psychology. Independent study experiences are available in the Western New York region -- an urban center located on the US/Canadian border. Many Canisius alumni are employed in all levels of the law enforcement field including local, state and federal positions.
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