Criminal Justice - Mitchell College

Criminal Justice from Mitchell College is a Campus Bachelor Criminal Justice degree that prepares you for a Legal career. Mitchell College offers degree programs in the fascinating and rapidly-changing field of Criminal Justice . In this program, you'll get the advantage of an excellent liberal arts foundation, while learning the ins and outs of the country's criminal justice system. Under the direction of Mitchell's highly knowledgeable faculty, you'll explore: Why people commit crimes How increased criminal activity has affected our society What the judicial system is doing to control criminal activity How advances in technology help solve crimes Law, social and behavioral sciences, the humanities and natural sciences as they relate to the criminal justice field The Bachelor of Arts program allows you to specialize in one of the following three concentrations: Programs & Treatment Pre-Law Justice Studies The Pre-Law track provides students with the opportunity to participate in targeted legal oriented internships and concentrated pre-law coursework. You'll also take part in the Pre-Law Society ? a student run organization that sponsors guess speakers and field trips, attends conferences and helps prepare students for the LSAT exam. The Justice Studies track offers an appreciation of the full complexity of the American criminal justice system. Students will fully explore the social, legal, philosophical, and technological implications of American justice in the 21st century. The Programs and Treatment track will focus on career preparation in the fields of correctional counseling, case management, program administration, victim advocacy, and substance abuse treatment. Specific internships with Probation, Parole, Corrections, and community based treatment programs offer a rich experience to complement the classroom component. The track also helps prepare the student for eventual certification as a substance abuse counselor. Learn Real World Skills in A Real World Setting Students in the Criminal Justice program get ?hands on? experience right away. By visiting a local correctional institution, participating in a mock crime scene investigation, listening to professionals discuss career choices in the Annual Criminal Justice Lecture, and learning about crime prevention techniques, you'll have plenty of opportunities to get a realistic feel for your future career. Also, Criminal Justice students at Mitchell College participate in our dynamic internship program. They gain practical skills they'll use in future positions by working ?out in the field? with police, parole, and probation officers, in the local court system and in other settings. If you're a pre-law student, you'll participate in independent study and targeted internships. You'll also take part in the Pre-Law Society - a student-run organization that sponsors guest speakers and field trips, attends conferences, and helps prepare students for the LSAT. Put Your Mitchell Degree to Work! A degree in Criminal Justice from Mitchell College can prepare you for these potential careers: Juvenile Probation Officer Correctional Officer Police Officer Adult Probation Officer Parole Officer View more details on Mitchell College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Criminal Justice courses.