Ball State University's Criminal Justice and Criminology program was one of the first programs in the United States to be accredited by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The department enjoys a national reputation based on its challenging curriculum, dedication to student organizations, professional internship, and outstanding faculty.
Our department offers a wide variety of courses (all taught by departmental faculty) designed to help you understand:
the dimensions and causes of crime and delinquency,
the structure of the American criminal justice system,
the philosophies and practices of various correctional programs, and
the techniques and theories of law enforcement.
You may select courses which will provide you with a broad-based program, or you may choose to concentrate in a particular area of interest while pursuing your degree. Independent study courses (one-on-one experiences with a faculty member) are available to you, should you choose to extend your knowledge in a particular area.
The student internship program offers unique on-the-job experiences during your senior year. Depending on availability, you may be placed in agencies at local, state, or national levels. The internship is based upon the Federal School-to-Work program, which provides you with a semester long (15 credit hours), 40-hour work week in a setting of your choosing.
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