Criminal Justice
When people are at their worst, they need professionals at their best. The criminal justice profession is looking for dedicated, hardworking, and ethical men and women to fill the ongoing need for professionals in this challenging field.
At Corban, you’ll be challenged to develop strong ethics, teamwork, critical thinking skills, and communication, all essential in the criminal justice profession. You’ll also gain practical skills in investigation and crisis response, guided by experienced faculty who integrate biblical truth into every course. With hands-on training, internships, and access to agencies at every level—local to federal—you’ll graduate ready to uphold justice, restore hope, and lead with integrity.
Completion
4 Years
Credits
120
Major
Criminal Justice
Delivery
On Campus
Featured Courses
Investigate why crime happens and how it shapes society. Study historical trends, psychological theories, and modern research as you engage ethical questions facing today’s criminal justice professionals.
Learn the step-by-step process of investigating crimes—from evidence collection to interviews and case documentation. Explore techniques for investigating property crimes and crimes against persons while developing the analytical and observational skills used by professionals in the field.
Explore the complexities of financial crime, fraud, and corporate misconduct. Examine legal challenges, investigative techniques, and the psychology of offenders. Learn how white-collar crime impacts victims, institutions, and society—and how to respond with justice and prevention strategies.
Understand the causes and consequences of juvenile crime. Examine prevention, intervention, and justice system processes. Learn how communities and agencies work together to redirect youth toward restoration and future opportunities.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
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150
hours in hands-on internship experience
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28
years of FBI experience held by the program director
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95%
of criminal justice work involves effective communication
If you’re drawn to protecting others, solving problems, and stepping up when things get tough, criminal justice might be your calling. In this profession, you can make a difference for people who are often at a low point in their lives, whether victims of crime, suspects, or others in need of your help.
Career Opportunities
Corban’s criminal justice program gives you practical training to serve your community through hundreds of law enforcement and related careers. With a foundation in the biblical principles of law, justice and restoration, you’ll be prepared to begin your career immediately after graduation or to continue on to graduate school to pursue your long-term career goals.
- City and state police
- County sheriff
- Corrections
- Law
- Federal law enforcement
Featured Faculty
Dr. Sandra Flint
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology
sflint@corban.edu(503) 375-7179