As a criminal justice social sciences major at Grace College, you’ll be prepared for the criminal justice field, whether you’re interested in becoming a forensic scientist, probation officer, or youth correctional counselor.
At Grace College, we understand that the Bible is the cornerstone of criminal justice, and we incorporate this perspective into the classroom.
You can expect discussion-based classes, in which you’ll study historical crime cases. You’ll work with a group to brainstorm approaches and penalties, then discuss the actual decision and its aftermath. By diving into actual cases, you’ll discover not just the “what’s” of the criminal justice system but the “why’s” as well.
As a criminal justice major, you’ll take core and concentration-specific classes. Your core classes will introduce you to the basics of criminal justice, instructing you in areas such as the criminal justice system, criminology, and victimology.
With a concentration in social sciences, you’ll dive into the social side of criminal justice, engaging with areas such as marriage and family systems, substance use and abuse, psychology, and gender and race.
At Grace, we understand that there’s no education like hands-on learning, which is why you’ll complete an internship or practicum as part of the criminal justice social sciences major. Because of the breadth of local internship opportunities, you’ll be able to specialize in an internship that best matches your career aspirations. Students have interned at probation, parole, law enforcement, and juvenile delinquency centers in the Winona Lake, Warsaw, and Fort Wayne areas.
Whether you choose to work in juvenile justice, probation, parole, or correctional counseling, a social science degree will prepare you for any position that requires a thorough understanding of the criminal justice field.
