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How do I declare a major in Criminal Justice?
Students entering the university for the first time can declare a major of Criminal Justice upon entry to the university. Students who plan to change their major to criminal justice should first consult the GU Catalog for the matrix showing the appropriate courses to take that the major stipulates. The student must then complete a form, secure the signature of the advisor, secure the signature of the Program Directory, and submit the form to the Dean of the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences.

How do I declare a minor in Criminal Justice?
As per the GU Catalog, a student who is interested in declaring a minor/certificate should first consult the matrix for the appropriate courses to take that constitute the minor/certificate. The student must then complete a form, secure the signature of the advisor, and submit the form to the Dean of the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. Once the student wishes to declare a minor/certificate, the form should be completed as soon as possible.

How do I declare a minor/certificate in Behavioral Specialist, Corrections, Forensic Investigation, Juvenile Justice, and/or Conservation Law Enforcement?
As per the GU Catalog, a student who is interested in declaring a minor/certificate should first consult the matrix for the appropriate courses to take that constitute the minor/certificate. The student must then complete a form, secure the signature of the advisor, and submit the form to the Dean of the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. Once the student wishes to declare a minor/certificate, the form should be completed as soon as possible.

What can I do with a major in criminal justice?
Criminal Justice graduates can find employment in a vast array of settings, including federal, state and local law enforcement and related agencies. Job opportunities are available in federal, state and county police agencies; prison systems; crime analysis divisions; adult and juvenile treatment facilities; county court administration; corporate security; and insurance and loss prevention companies. Extremely competitive careers for Criminal Justice graduates also exist in divisions of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Central Intelligence Agency, Drug Enforcement Agency, Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs, Immigration and Naturalization Services, Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Attorney General’s Office.

Does the Criminal Justice Program offer opportunities to get a “first hand” look into the criminal justice system?
Many of the criminal justice courses complement the classroom experience with opportunities for a “first hand” look into various areas of the criminal justice arena. A few examples include: visits the coroner’s office, sitting in on both juvenile and adult court cases at the courthouse, visits and discussion with inmates at local jails and prisons, field trip to the pre-release center (community corrections), field trips to various wildlife conversation areas, and tours of juvenile detention and correctional facilities. In addition to the outside trips, we also have an on campus forensics facility that is equipped with investigative tools for crime scene analysis.

Does the Criminal Justice Program offer internships?
Yes, students have the opportunity to obtain an internship for credit during the fall, spring and summer sessions. The internships are secured by the student and can be completed in various types of criminal justice agencies. The student is required to work for a minimum of 10-20 hours per week during an entire semester. Open to students with a minimum QPA of 2.5 and who have completed 15 credit hours of criminal justice concentration.

Does the Criminal Justice Program sponsor any professional organizations on campus?
The Criminal Justice program sponsors local chapters of Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society, and Lambda Alpha Epsilon, the Criminal Justice Association. Both organizations actively participate in social service projects as well as academic activities.

What is Alpha Phi Sigma (APS)?
APS is the Alpha Phi Sigma (APS) is the only National Criminal Justice Honor Society for Criminal Justice Majors. APS is an honorary and a professional organization which will not only showcase your achievements in the form of a line on your resume but also will provide you with opportunities to participate in social and community activities. APS holds a national conference in conjunction with the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences meeting (every March). This is an excellent opportunity to meet with other members of APS and also network with professionals in the criminal justice field. Graduating APS students are able to wear honor medallions at the graduation ceremony.