The Criminal Justice & Criminology program provides undergraduate students with a high quality criminal justice education to prepare them for future success in: Public Service (such as law enforcement, courts and administration, probation, parole, jails and prisons, juvenile justice, victims' services, and training/teaching), Law School, Graduate School, or Private Sector (such as loss prevention/security and corrections). Criminal justice majors are NOT required to choose an Area of Emphasis (AOE) for graduation or for employment in any area of criminal justice or criminology. However, the following are available for those students that might want a more specific degree in a specialized area. Students may only declare one AOE but may change their choice any time during their enrollment.Law Enforcement- Students whose career aspirations include professional jobs in federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies, investigative agencies, as well as private security companies can choose this area of emphasis. Courses here specifically address topics such as criminal and crime scene investigations, management and administration of police departments, criminal procedures, the ethical obligations of those in uniform, and the intersection between policing and the law. Legal Studies- Students whose career aspirations include professional careers within the legal system and/or entering law school to practice criminal law can choose this area of emphasis. Courses here specifically address topics such as legal research and writing, courtroom and trial procedures, standards for the admissibility of criminal evidence, and victim advocacy. Corrections-Students whose career aspirations include professional careers in the federal or state prison system, regional jail system, probation, parole, or juvenile justice can choose this area of emphasis. Courses here specifically address topics such as management and administration of correctional institutions, rehabilitation and treatment of offenders, supervision and investigation of probationers and parolees, and developing policies for reducing reoffending.