Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Criminology and Criminal Justice] From Morehead State University

The criminology program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in local, state and federal criminal justice agencies. Specific examples include correctional officer, probation and parole officer, counselor, case manager, police officer, youth officer and others. The criminology and criminal justice area is designed to familiarize students with the 21st century's best practices within the criminal justice system, like problem-solving courts, drug and mental health treatment and innovations in theoretical and empirical work in the study of the etiology, prevention and treatment of crime.

Program competencies

• Students will gain a fundamental knowledge of the criminal justice system, criminal justice courts, policing, the constitution and civil rights.
• Students will develop professional communication skills and ethics in working with offenders and victims and practice these applied skills in the criminology practicum.
• Students will become familiar with general sociological theory and theoretical explanations of crime and delinquency.
• Students will develop the ability to read and understand criminological and sociological research methods and interpret the findings of such research.
• Students will begin to understand the reciprocal relationships between the criminal justice system, criminal justice policies and crime.
• Students will develop a working knowledge of the general concepts of sociological analysis, including exposure to selected substantive areas of sociology.
• Students will develop skills in sociological research and reasoning, including research design, data analysis, report writing and computer literacy.
• Students will develop reading skills, writing abilities and oral communication skills, so that they can apply sociological and criminological principles to criminal justice roles and explanations of criminal behavior and criminal justice system behavior.