The undergraduate degree program in the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology prepares students to serve the community in the operation and management of criminal justice agencies including: federal, state, county, and municipal law enforcement; probation; courts; and law; institutional corrections; parole; and related agencies. The major is founded on an interdisciplinary and academic approach to the role of criminal justice in the maintenance of social order in a democratic society.<br>Students pursuing a degree in criminal justice should be willing to meet the standards required of such a career. The majority of criminal justice agencies require sound academic preparation, integrity, physical agility, and a record free of felonies or excessive traffic offenses. The Criminal Justice program promotes the development of advanced research and writing skills, and includes internship experiences and interdisciplinary coursework.