Talladega College

Criminal Justice - Bachelor of Arts

There is currently a strong demand for qualified criminal justice professionals in our nation. If you’re driven by a desire for justice and to protect your community, a Talladega College Criminal Justice degree can offer you a powerful pathway to a wide range of rewarding and essential professions.
 
 

What a Criminal Justice Degree Can Do for You

Earning a bachelor's degree in criminal justice equips you with a valuable set of marketable skills that are highly sought after by employers across various industries:

  • Knowledge of Legal and Social Systems:  You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the laws, procedures and social factors that shape the nation’s criminal justice system.
  • Ethical Reasoning and Decision-Making:  You will engage with complex ethical dilemmas and learn to apply principles of justice and fairness in your professional practice.
  • Interpersonal and Leadership Skills:  You will understand what it means to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. This includes the importance of protecting the vulnerable while playing a vital role in promoting public safety, justice, and fairness.
  • Communication Skills:  One of the most underrated professional skills, criminal justice emphasizes sharing information in a clear and concise way, whether you are doing so in writing or verbally. This is essential for report writing, courtroom testimony, and effective interaction with diverse populations.
  • Analytical and Research Skills:  As a criminal justice major, you will develop the ability to gather, interpret, and analyze data to understand crime trends, evaluate programs, and inform decision-making.

Where Can a Criminal Justice Degree Lead You? 

As you might have guessed, a criminal justice degree can open doors to an array of career paths within local, state and federal agencies as well as law and law enforcement. There are other paths that you can take:

  • Corporate Investigator
  • Investigative Reporter
  • Social Worker
  • Private Security
  • Risk Management Analyst
  • Forensic Psychologist
  • Educator
  • Policy Analyst
  • Emergency Management Specialist
  • Computer Forensics Investigator

A Sneak Peek!

Let's take a look at of some of the courses you will take in Criminal Justice:

  • Constitutional Law
  • Administration of Justice
  • Criminal Law
  • Juvenile Justice
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Issues of Diversity in Criminal Justice
View more Criminal Justice courses in the Course Catalog (page 95)
 

Take the next step! Apply Now

For more information, contact Dr. Alicia Curry at alcurry@talladega.edu or (256) 761-6346.