Learning Outcomes for Criminal Justice

Upon successful completion of major requirements students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the structure, philosophy and administration of the criminal justice system.
2. Show a basic understanding of the history, development and practice of corrections.
3. Describe and apply criminological theory.
4. Display a basic understanding of criminal law and procedure.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the history and practice of law enforcement.
6. Utilize and evaluate appropriate research and analytical methods in criminal justice.
7. Practice effective communication skills.

Curriculum

• The criminal justice program has an interdisciplinary liberal arts focus, emphasizing social science knowledge, as well as basic communication and intellectual skills.
• The program has a cooperative agreement with the law enforcement department at Waukesha County Technical College. This agreement gives special consideration to qualified Carroll students who wish to enroll in the Basic Police Recruit Academy between their junior and senior years at Carroll.

Internships

• Carroll University’s location ensures numerous internship opportunities.
• Students have participated in internships in areas such as business and community agencies that address environmental, criminal justice, children’s and women’s issues.
• Local law enforcement
• Federal law enforcement
• Private attorney offices
• Public defender office
• County jails
• Probation and parole
• Rehabilitation facilities
• Community corrections