The Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice prepares students for leadership roles within the criminal justice field. This pre-law degree program is designed for those who wish to become criminal justice professionals, or who seek advancement in the field. A criminal justice degree also provides a foundation for law school and continuing life-long professional development as a policy-maker. Graduates of the program are well-placed to succeed in supervisory and management roles in areas including policing, homeland security, courts, corrections, juvenile justice, child and victim advocacy, security and associated support agencies. The courses cover contemporary issues facing the decision-makers of the American criminal justice system, with an emphasis on the skills necessary to become an effective leader.