Criminal Justice
Major (BA) | Minor
Criminal Justice at North Park
Prepare for a career in law enforcement, security, corrections, victim assistance, probation, parole, federal service, or social services. Build critical reasoning and communication skills while examining crime, social deviance, ethics, cultural impacts on justice, and research methods.
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Featured courses
SOC 1910–Introduction to Sociology
Problems, fields, and methods of sociology. Emphasis on a theoretical frame of reference to explain basic social processes, the role of culture in social behavior, the nature of social organization, and social and cultural change. Intensive reading in descriptive studies from a wide range of societies.
SOC 3330–Juvenile Justice System
The contemporary juvenile justice system is analyzed from historical and philosophical perspectives. An overview of the procedures, structures, and treatment of juvenile offenders are provided as well as an exploration of the purpose and primary operations of juvenile detention and probation services. Further emphasis is placed on the nature and extent of delinquency, theories of causation, current trends, prevention, problem solving, and the delivery of services to this population.
Majoring in Criminal Justice at North Park was the best decision I made. The professors — especially those with real-world experience like Professor Jamil Askar — made learning engaging and practical. Their support helped me pass the CPD exam and prepared me to serve my community with confidence and a deeper understanding of diverse communities.
Maria G. Lopez, BA ’25
Contact
College of Arts and Sciences
Division of Humanities and Social Sciences
Magnuson Campus Center
5000 N. Spaulding Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
artsandsciences@northpark.edu
(773) 244-5660