criminal justice

Criminal Justice

  • 15 Credits
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Minor in Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice minor provides an overview of the legal system, law enforcement, and correctional institutions. 

Within the minor students explore ethical issues and gain knowledge valuable for careers in public safety and legal professions.

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Expert Faculty

Our faculty will help you expand your knowledge and give you the skills you need for success.
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Career Paths

Opportunities include: law enforcement, investigtations, security, corrections, legal roles, government roles and more
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15 Credits

To obtain a minor students must complete 15 credits of Criminal Justice.

How A Minor Works With Your Major

This focused study of the subject will help you build on the skills you already have and enhance your degree. You'll be able to personalize your education to what you are most interested in and the goals you want to accomplish. 

A minor will allow you to add skills to your resume and helps you stand out from the crowd when looking for a job for applying to a graduate program. 

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Would you like to add a minor to your degree?

Make sure you reach out to the PACT team, they will help you declare a minor.

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Required Credits

Students must take 15 credits (5 courses) to complete the minor. 

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This minor is open to any interested Mercy students

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