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Are you interested in studying crime and criminal justice? Do you want a career in law enforcement, forensic, law, probation, or juvenile in agencies such as the FBI, NCIS, or U.S. Courts?
The East Carolina University Department of Criminal Justice's mission is to educate the next generation of criminal justice leaders. A criminal justice bachelor's degree prepares students for professional positions at the federal, state, or local levels in law enforcement, crime laboratory, court, correction, juvenile, or related fields. In fact, our graduates are found in criminal justice or law positions in government agencies, corporations, or offices around the world.
Students have the opportunity to learn about crime and criminal justice in the classroom, laboratory, and field. Using the latest instructional and practical applications, the program equips students with the knowledge and skill needed to be successful in the workplace or advanced education setting. For example, the forensic science lab features state-of-the-art software and equipment currently being used by law enforcement agencies. Hence, this caliber of education provides students with a competitive advantage upon graduation.
Our alumni work as law enforcement special agents, police officers, criminal investigators, forensic specialists, intelligence analysts, game wardens, judges, probation officers, correctional administrators, juvenile specialists, prosecutors, victim advocates, asset protection specialists, attorneys, and more.
ECU Advantage
East Carolina's Department of Criminal Justice has outstanding faculty with a broad spectrum of criminal justice and interdisciplinary expertise. Our award winning teacher-scholar faculty members are committed to student learning and success. As a student, you will study in a vibrant criminal justice department with diverse graduate and undergraduate majors, specialized programs, and distinguished alumni. Plus, our program offers extraordinary learning and leadership opportunities with the national criminal justice honor society, field experience, international study abroad, and independent study or research with faculty mentors.
Our bachelor of science degree gives students the skills needed to pursue a career or graduate degree in criminal justice, law, or related areas. Many of our undergraduates choose to continue their studies at ECU because we also offer a master's degree in criminal justice.
What You Will Study
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