Criminal Justice
Offered as a major (B.A.) and a minor
The objective of the Department is to provide the student with an understanding of the problem of crime in America, the impact of crime on victims, and the systems which identify, process, and treat the offender. Criminal Justice encompasses the areas of law enforcement, prosecution, the courts, and corrections, including probation and parole. The major in Criminal Justice consists of ten courses.
Criminal Justice News

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Saint Anselm Criminal Justice Alumna Joins Faculty
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