The criminal justice studies minor will equip students with analytical and research skills while encouraging thoughtful engagement with questions of justice, equity, public safety, and institutional accountability.
And, in keeping with our liberal arts tradition, it will cultivate critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and informed citizenship. The Criminal Justice Studies minor pairs with any Ursinus major, though especially complements majors in Anthropology & Sociology, Forensic Chemistry, History, Politics, and Psychology.
Pursue your interest in careers in:
- law
- public service
- corrections
- law enforcement
- advocacy
applied learning opportunities
In conjunction with the departments of anthropology and sociology, and politics and international relations, as well as the pre-law and legal studies program at Ursinus College, criminal justice studies minors benefit from a robust network of professionals working in the legal field, law enforcement (district attorneys, FBI, detectives, etc.) social work, forensic science and mental health. Ursinus College offers strong partnerships at the municipal, state, and federal levels, as well as in social work and allied fields.
Graduate Partnerships
Ursinus College offers graduate partnerships with Saint Joseph’s University for an accelerated MSW in Social Work (4+1) and an accelerated MS in Criminal Justice (4+1).
Sample Courses You will Take:
- Deviance
- Social Problems
- Law & Society
- Constitutional Law and Politics
- Forensic Anthropology
- Race and the American City
- Prison Studies/The Problem of Freedom
- Psychology and Law
