Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Criminology and Criminal Justice] From University of South Carolina

You will learn theories of and responses to social deviance, law and the legal system, administration theory and evaluation, law enforcement, juvenile justice systems and procedures and crime prevention models. You will also be able to attend numerous conferences and lectures to broaden your professional perspective.

As a major at the University of South Carolina, you will also have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on internship experience that will add to your educational experience. You can gain additional experience by participating in the Campus Patrol Office program, which offers students who qualify an opportunity to gain hands-on experience as an employee of the USC Division of Law Enforcement and Safety. The major also offers a pre-law suggested track for those interested in pursuing a law degree after graduation.

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice provides a professional degree program with a strong foundation in the liberal arts and the social sciences. Our research and public service promote practical solutions to criminal justice issues affecting our communities.

Careers

A major in criminal justice can prepare you for careers in:

• law enforcement
• victim’s advocate services
• the FBI
• South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
• the prison system
• security
• evidence data collection
• crime scene investigation