Criminal Justice
Both criminal justice and forensic sciences are inter-disciplinary programs that expose students to the structure and process of the criminal justice system.
The core courses required examine:
- the function of law in society
- the values underlying the criminal justice system
- statutory definitions of crime
- crime patterns
- social policy on crime control
- the role of science in the criminal justice system
Students pursuing a major/minor in criminal justice may utilize their degree in a variety of venues including local, state, or federal law enforcement, corrections, social services, forensic science laboratories, medical examiner/coroner offices, governmental and non-governmental human rights organizations, private consulting businesses, and law. The location of Hamline in the Twin Cities offers students diverse opportunities for exceptional internships, research, and career networking through local criminal justice, law enforcement, legal and forensic sciences agencies.