Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Criminal Justice] From Radford University

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• have mastery of the concepts and theories associated with the various components of criminology and the criminal justice system;
• have an in-depth knowledge of the theories of crime causation;
• develop skills necessary to utilize research methods in conducting and evaluating criminology and criminal justice issues;
• develop an understanding of criminology and the components of the criminal justice system including law enforcement, courts, and corrections;
• demonstrate knowledge of key theoretical concepts and application to public policy questions and organizational management;
• make use of the broad base of knowledge and research in criminology and criminal justice programming and policy-making;
• communicate knowledge effectively in written and oral formats; and,
• utilize critical problem-solving skills and critical analysis in criminology and criminal justice agency settings.