What you need for where you are going
This program is a 39-hour major based on the input of a diverse criminal justice advisory board that is designed to prepare students for careers and rapid advancement in the criminal justice system and related fields.
Today's criminal justice system has taken on global proportions, with worldwide geopolitical issues like terrorism changing the face of criminals and law enforcement everywhere.
This in-depth 39-hour BA, based on a national curriculum model, will enhance your effectiveness on the job, prepare you for a career and rapid advancement in the field of criminal justice, provide you with a foundation for advancement to administrative levels, and prepare you for graduate study in criminal justice administration and related fields including law school. Agencies such as U.S. Customs, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. District Court, Florida Department of Law Enforcement and others, provide practical experience for those who are not yet working professionals.
Courses include: Juvenile Justice, Theories of Criminal Behavior, Terrorism, Law Enforcement Systems and much more. As always at Saint Leo, this BA includes a broad-based liberal arts education along with career-specific criminal justice courses. | 
