Criminal Justice

Program Director: Ray Nickson, Ph.D.

Overview

Seeking justice in the world today requires knowledge of our legal system, as well as a broad understanding of society. As a criminal justice major at Fresno Pacific University, you will be equipped with theoretical and applied skills that are essential to the pursuit of justice. You will also gain a background in alternative methods for conflict resolution. Through study that is grounded in criminological methods, interdisciplinary in approach, historical and contemporary in perspective and informed by a Christian/Anabaptist worldview, you will be prepared to pursue a value-based career in criminal justice. Upon completion of the major, you will be prepared to seek employment in a range of fields or pursue advanced study, and to provide service to society reflective of the values expressed in the Fresno Pacific Idea. Careers in law, criminal justice and justice advocacy are just a few of your employment opportunities.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will outline and explain the core ingredients of the American legal and criminal justice systems, and the history and political system which influence them.
2. Students will critically analyze the intersections between diversity of cultures and individuals, and criminal justice systems.
3. Students will differentiate and demonstrate the varied forms of conflict resolution and understandings of justice.
4. Student will be able to analyze information and communicate ideas effectively in both written and oral form.

Locations Offered

Main Campus Fresno