criminal justiceDiscipline, determination and passion requiredBecome a leader in the justice system.  Plymouth State's Criminal Justice Department prepares students for careers in law enforcement, forensic science, the court system and other fields. 

Criminal Justice Department

Plymouth State University’s Criminal Justice program prepares you for career fields requiring a blend of professional knowledge and technical skills. Our hands-on and theoretical course work integrates the many disciplines that make up the criminal justice system.

Criminal Justice majors will experience:

  • A Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice and an Accelerated Law School Program (in association with Franklin Pierce Law Center)
  • Courses in forensic science, criminology, ethics and law, research methods, corrections and criminal justice technology.
  • Numerous opportunities to build leadership, communication, and collaborative skills
  • Practical community-based internships that let you apply your theoretical knowledge and practice your technical skills
  • A dedicated faculty who are leading professional in their field