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Keeping in mind the goals of the Criminal Justice major, graduates are expected to:
- Identify ways in which oppression, privilege, discrimination, and social and economic disadvantage contribute to inequalities and injustices within criminal justice systems.
- Demonstrate the capacity to design innovative approaches to dealing with social injustices and social harms within criminal justice systems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the origins of criminal behavior, society's response to crime, and the consequences of crime to our society, utilizing multiple perspectives.
- Articulate ethical implications of decision making in a professional capacity.
- Demonstrate a professional demeanor (e.g. in behavior and communication).
- Develop and demonstrate sufficient critical self awareness to understand the influence of personal biases and values when interacting with diverse groups.
- Recognize and dialogue with others about the role of difference and the multiple intersections of oppression and privilege in shaping a person's identity and life experiences.
- Apply theoretical frameworks to understanding the causes and prevention of crime, the processes of criminalization, and crime enforcement.
- Understand qualitative and quantitative research methods to collect and analyze data.
- Articulate the link between research, theory, and practice.
- Understand the dynamics, causes, and treatment programs available for special populations.
- Demonstrate writing proficiency.
- Demonstrate oral communications skills.
Approved by the faculty 3-6-2014
