What is criminal justice?
Criminal justice is the study of the adult and juvenile justice systems, including law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. It is interdisciplinary and includes understanding the intersections of law, public policy, and behavioral science, in an effort to understand crime as a social problem and improve these systems for the good of society.
Course Program Code: CRIMJ
Note: description taken from the Penn State University Bulletin
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Graduate Program in Criminal Justice
What is Criminology?
Criminology is a broad and interdisciplinary field of study that promotes an understanding of crime and the criminal justice system and how they relate to human behavior, social environments, and government policy. Examples of topics studied in Criminology are below.
Course Program Code: CRIM
Note: description taken from the Penn State University Bulletin
The Master of Professional Studies in Criminal Justice Policy and Administration (CJPA) at Penn State leverages the university’s research strengths to offer an advanced professional degree. This program blends theoretical knowledge with applied research, equipping both current professionals and new entrants with graduate-level expertise in the field. It caters to a wide range of professionals, including those in:
Note: description taken from the Penn State University Bulletin