The criminal justice major allows students to choose between two tracks:
Criminal justice
Law enforcement
Our program is now POST Certified (Police Officer Standards and Training) after receiving provisional approval by the board this past April. Students who complete coursework through Northwestern College are now approved for the academic component of the Professional Peace Officer Education (PPOE).
Our professors are former or current practitioners who provide opportunities for students to build professional contacts and explore areas of interest in criminal justice.
Beyond the classroom, criminal justice students will be able to intern at a number of prestigious and well-known organizations.
“I want to go into a profession that actively involves helping people solve their problems or resolve conflict in difficult issues. I plan to work in criminal corrections as a probation officer and be highly involved in my local church and in prison ministry.”
Andrew – Zumbrota, Minnesota
What interesting classes might I take?
Juvenile Delinquency
Criminal Law
Issues in Policing
Marriage and Family Counseling
Race and Ethnicity in America
What can i do with this major?
Caseworker
Consultant
Corrections Officer
Court Reporter
Forensic Specialist
Global Intelligence
Internet Security
Investigator
Juvenile Justice
Legal Researcher
Private Investigator
Private Security
Probations & Parole Officer
Victim Advocate
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