Criminal Justice

Study criminal justice and human behavior

Mercer University’s Criminal Justice major is designed to widen your perspective on legal and social issues. The major is offered through the Sociology department, with criminal justice courses taught in conjunction with other departments including:

  • Psychology
  • Political Science
  • Africana Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Religion

Launch a successful career

We place a strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded, liberal arts approach to our Criminal Justice major’s curriculum. You will explore criminology with a social sciences emphasis, learning the tools and skills for a successful career in criminal justice. Our graduates pursue careers in fields such as:

  • Criminology
  • Education
  • Law
  • Law enforcement
  • Public affairs
  • Research


Career data is sourced from Lightcast and O*NET and may include both bachelor’s and master’s degree outcomes. For more detailed data, visit onetonline.org. Current students and alumni can access additional data and resources through Mercer’s Center for Career and Professional Development.

 

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Outside the Classroom

Our faculty designed the Criminal Justice curriculum to encourage learning experiences outside the classroom, through research and internship opportunities.

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Meet Our Professors

Faculty and staff from a range of departments, including Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Africana Studies, Philosophy, and Religion, will guide you toward a Criminal Justice degree.

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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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