The Criminal Justice major will equip you to make a difference. Protect the innocent. Maintain public order. Identify crime trends and risk factors in the community. Intervene in the lives of young people who've made a mistake, and help them get back on track. Assist people who've served their time in re-entering society and becoming productive citizens. This is a field that engages both the head and the heart: You'll need to know the law and be able to process information and make smart decisions, but you'll also need people skills, empathy, and a desire to contribute to something greater than yourself. By studying Criminal Justice, you'll learn to identify patterns of criminal behavior and understand the different facets of the criminal justice system. You'll study the processes for rehabilitation and treatment for those who've committed crimes, and learn about the law and judicial philosophy.