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- Delivery: On Campus
- Credits: 120
In this concentration, you integrate study in criminal justice and psychological science, focusing on how psychological principles inform law enforcement practices and decision‐making. You’ll gain foundational and applied knowledge of criminal behavior, deviance, mental health, and social dynamics—preparing you to work, communicate, and lead effectively in policing, investigations, and related public safety roles.
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Major in Criminal Justice and Criminology
This concentration is part of the Criminal Justice and Criminology Major and provides students with focused study in the specific area of Psychology in Law Enforcement.
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