Grow your Passion for Public Service
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Go beyond the broad questions of crime and justice to examine how justice is put into practice. At Stevenson, our Criminal Justice program helps you develop a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system and the society in which it operates. You’ll examine how justice is administered in the United States and around the world and consider the ethical and cultural issues you’ll encounter as a criminal justice professional and an engaged citizen.
Our faculty bring firsthand experience in criminal justice into the classroom, giving you insight into the work and opportunities to connect with professionals in the field. You can assist faculty with research on local and statewide criminal justice issues, get involved in student clubs and events and take part in research showcases and academic conferences. Visits to correctional institutions and police training facilities offer a closer look at criminal justice in practice.
Through fieldwork and internships, you’ll apply what you learn while exploring careers in law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice and security. Our program combines a liberal arts education with practical experience to prepare you for a career in criminal justice or graduate study.
Ready for a head start on your master’s? Our 4+1 Bachelor’s to Master’s Program lets you work toward both degrees in as little as five years.
Graduates of the Criminal Justice program will:
- Analyze the theories, practices, and policies of the branches of criminal justice including governmental agencies and other institutions of social control.
- Apply principles of substantive criminal law and procedure to criminal justice practice.
- Utilize appropriate oral and written communication, critical thinking, and research skills for the criminal justice discipline.
- Demonstrate ethical decision-making practices while working in the criminal justice field.
- Apply academic preparation to professional experience in the criminal justice field.
How is Stevenson preparing students for careers in the AI-enabled workforce?
As AI transforms how we learn, work, and investigate, Stevenson is equipping Criminal Justice students with the AI skills they need for career success.
AI in Criminal Justice:
- Applying AI in Criminal Justice: Students assess real-world AI applications, including facial recognition, predictive policing, risk assessment, and sentencing algorithms.
- Learning to Evaluate AI Results and Biases: Students apply critical thinking and ethical judgment to interpret AI-generated results and recognize potential biases.
Stevenson Criminal Justice
Career Connections
Internship Placements
- Baltimore City Public Defender’s
Office - Baltimore County Police
- Department of Juvenile Services
- Naval Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS)
- U.S. Marshals Service
Top Employers
- Baltimore County Police Department
- MD Department of Juvenile Justice
- FBI
- Maryland State Police
- NSA
- US Navy
Graduate Opportunities
- Georgetown University
- Loyola University Maryland
- Stevenson University
- Thomas Colley Law School
- Towson University
- University of Baltimore, Law School
Career Pathways
- Child Welfare Caseworker
- Counterintelligence Agent
- Foreign Service Officer
- Police Officer
- Public Defender
The Running Start to Your Master’s Degree
Stevenson University’s 4+1 Bachelor’s to Master’s Programs allow you to begin taking graduate-level courses while completing your undergraduate degree, creating an accelerated path that saves you time and money.
Study Criminal Justice at Stevenson
Courses
The courses listed below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE).
Course Preview
| CJUS 205 | Ethics Principles in Criminal Justice | 3 credits |
| CJUS 280 | Law Enforcement | 3 credits |
| CJUS 345 | Victimology | 3 credits |
| CJUS 380 | American Courts and the Criminal Justice System | 3 credits |
| CJUS 385 | Research Methods in Criminal Justice | 3 credits |
| POSCI 205 | State & Local Government | 3 credits |
Academic Catalog
Explore our academic catalog for a full listing of courses, course descriptions, and suggested course sequence for Stevenson’s Criminal Justice Program
Minors and Other Options
Minor in Criminal Justice
A minor in criminal justice is available. All course prerequisites must be met to be eligible to take the selected course for a minor. A minor in criminal justice requires a minimum of 6 courses (18 credits) with a CJUS prefix. Please see an academic advisor for more information. General guidelines regarding minors may be found in the Minors section of the catalog.
Add a Professional Minor
Open yourself up to additional career paths with one of our professional minors. Each minor is designed to pair with students’ majors to give them additional career options, a competitive edge in the job market, and an opportunity to shape their Stevenson experience to meet their specific career goals.
4+1 Bachelor’s to Master’s Program
4+1 Bachelor’s to Master’s Program are available for students majoring in Criminal Justice who wish to combine their bachelor’s coursework while working toward a Stevenson University Master’s Degree in one of the following:
| FYS 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 credit |
| CJUS 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 credits |
| CJUS 205 | Ethics Principles in Criminal Justice | 3 credits |
| CJUS 210 | Writing for Criminal Justice | 3 credits |
| CJUS 220 | Criminal Law and Procedure | 3 credits |
| CJUS 275 | Corrections | 3 credits |
| CJUS 280 | Law Enforcement | 3 credits |
| CJUS 285 | Criminology | 3 credits |
| CJUS 345 | Victimology | 3 credits |
| CJUS 380 | American Courts and the Criminal Justice System | 3 credits |
| CJUS 385 | Research Methods in Criminal Justice | 3 credits |
| CJUS 417 | Internship | 3 credits |
| MATH 136 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 credits |
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| PSY 136 | Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | 4 credits |
| POSCI 205 | State & Local Government | 3 credits |
Meet Our Students & Alumni
Crime Scene Investigation
Trinity Bourgeois reflects on Stevenson University’s 4+1 Bachelor’s to Master’s program and how flexible learning options, supportive faculty, and academic resources helped her balance commitments and coursework while preparing for her career goals.
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