Criminal Justice Degree 鈥� BA

Take action for change with a degree in criminal justice聽

Pacific's bachelor鈥檚 degree in criminal justice prepares you for a career in law enforcement, the courts, or the corrections system. Opportunities in criminal justice are wide-ranging and provide fulfilling ways to serve your community.聽

With the criminal justice degree, you can:聽

take advantage of Pacific's strong public policy and law programs
connect with Pacific's ties to northern California's legal community and government agencies

make an easy transition to Pacific's McGeorge School of Law or Master in Social Work program

work as a change-maker in the criminal justice system

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Outstanding Student

Ella LeRoy '24

Ella LeRoy chose Pacific to pursue her athletic and academic goals. With strong support from her professors, her internships at the San Joaquin County Public Defender鈥檚 Office and Concrete Development, a Stockton-based non-profit that focuses on helping abuse victims, shaped her passion for criminal justice.聽

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Criminal Justice and French Studies major Ella LeRoy

The political science emphasis is geared toward students who are interested in careers in law enforcement or public policy as they relate to criminal justice.

Contact Department of Political Science Chair Brian Klunk at bklunk@pacific.edu.

The sociology emphasis is designed for students who are interested in social justice and want to help transform communities, especially those that have been affected by mass incarceration. Examples of careers include gang prevention, family support within the corrections system and community-oriented policing.

Contact Department of Sociology Chair Marcia Hernandez at mhernandez@pacific.edu.

Criminal Justice

What sets us apart?

Professors Keith Smith of political science and Susan Mannon of sociology explain why Pacific's criminal justice program is set up to help you make real change in your community.