Criminal Justice

WHY MINOR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE?

With security now a major focus at all levels of government, studying Criminal Justice grants you access to one of society's most important fields. Whether you are interested in restorative/community justice, crime scene investigation, juvenile justice, or cyber crime, Champlain's 15-credit Criminal Justice minor is a great place to start. You'll acquire valuable insight into essential elements of the criminal process and substantive criminal law that are applicable to many professions.

From the collection and use of the relevant physical evidence of crimes—evidence that can include computer files and financial records—to work in social service, counseling youth, and helping survivors of violence and abuse, a criminal justice background provides highly marketable skills for your résumé. You will also learn to:

  • Analyze facts and law to determine whether a crime has been committed.
  • Produce clear, concise, and accurate writing that conveys the analysis of criminal law and procedure issues and the resulting conclusions.
  • Survey broad areas of procedural and substantive law and investigative methods contained within the criminal justice system.
  • Apply procedural rules and relevant laws to the collection of physical and/or testimonial evidence and justify whether or not they comply with the applicable constitutional provisions.

The Criminal Justice minor is open to all students. 

COURSES IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINOR INCLUDE:

Choose three of the following courses:


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