犯罪与司法研究（CJS）是一个跨学科课程，可获文学学士学位。该计划旨在发展对刑事司法系统，犯罪行为理论，为确保公共安全和执行法律而建立的机构以及法律的知识。学生的核心能力将在以下领域得到发展和要求：（1）分析和道德决策；（2）技术使用；（3）收集和使用数据的方法；（4）与不同人群和通过多种媒体进行沟通。赖特州立大学的犯罪与正义研究计划致力于在强大的文科教育背景下为您提供犯罪与正义的理解。您将享受到灵活但重点突出的课程，其中强调了理论，研究方法和社区参与丰富的课程。它将为您做好研究生学习或刑事司法或社会服务
Crime and justice studies (CJS) is an interdisciplinary and incredibly varied field of study. Knowledge specific to the discipline relies upon research from fields as varied as sociology, law, history, psychology, and political science. It encompasses analysis of federal, state, and local entities that seek to understand, control, and deter crime. The principal agencies charged with these responsibilities are law enforcement, the judiciary, and corrections. More fundamentally, however, crime and justice studies examines questions of social justice - concerns related to equality, fairness, freedom, security, and social order. If you are interested in understanding the causes, responses, and consequences of crime for the individual as well as the larger society, consider this program. Crime and justice studies is a liberal arts degree and therefore, our focus is on providing you with a well-rounded, critically engaged, and scientifically informed understanding of the field. While practical experience is a vital component of our curriculum, our larger mission is that, when you graduate, you will be an innovator and leader in your chosen occupations and will utilize scientific reasoning and sharply honed analytical skills on your path to success. You will be prepared for positions in a variety of occupations, including local and federal law enforcement, probation and parole, civil, criminal and juvenile courts, research, corrections, teaching, forensics, and a variety of other fields. While crime and justice studies is an exciting and challenging major, it is not for everyone. Unfortunately, if you have a prior criminal record or a drug or alcohol dependency it will be difficult for you to obtain employment in the field once you graduate. Further, it is a field that generally requires not only keen analytic and technical skills but also the ability to empathize, establish strong interpersonal boundaries, and, most importantly, maintain fundamental respect for the rights and dignity of others.