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A Wide Range of Career Paths
The Criminal Justice Degree Program at Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University's Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice is an interdisciplinary degree where you gain a wide-ranging understanding of sociology, psychology, criminology, public administration, law and political science. This allows you to follow your interests and study the topics and ideas you are passionate about.
- Susquehanna University's Arlin M. Adams Center for Law and Society offers hands-on experience through student internships and independent study research projects.
- Finish your criminal justice degree with a political science or sociology capstone course designed to enrich your academic experience.
- Acquire valuable career experience that leads to work in law enforcement, criminal investigation, the legal system, social work, advocacy, research, politics and government, nonprofit administration or the public policy sector.
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The popular conception is that a criminal justice major is a pathway to careers in law enforcement. While that is true, this interdisciplinary program will also prepare students for careers in politics, government and nonprofit administration, and for work in schools and the policy sector.
— Nick Clark
Chair and Professor of Political Science
An Investment in Your Education with Susquehanna University Is an Investment in Your Future
The power of a Susquehanna degree goes beyond its high return on investment. Students and alumni are often recognized for greatness in their pursuits and careers.
- 100% of first-year students receive financial aid.
- Academic merit scholarships are worth up to $44,000 a year.
- Susquehanna ranks in the top 12% of universities nationwide for lifetime earnings (Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2025).
- 100% of students complete a cross-cultural experience — 97% of them study abroad.
Susquehanna Students & Recent Graduates Are Doing Amazing Things
... including winning Fulbright awards, teacher and principal of the year awards, Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasting awards, national journalism awards and more. Come be a part of what it means to be Impossible to Ignore.
SU BY THE NUMBERS MORE THAN METRICS
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97%
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Our Criminal Justice Program
Our classes are small and focused. You will graduate with real-world experience and in-demand skills. Criminal justice majors take foundational courses such as Crime Prevention and Policy, Principles of Sociology and Crime Mapping and Statistics.
Then you can dive deeper with electives such as constitutional law, civil liberties and social problems — just to name a few.
Scholarships
We are here to help you coordinate all of the available options — from scholarships to loans to work-study opportunities — to make a Susquehanna education affordable for you.
You'll be automatically considered for scholarships. Many of our scholarships are awarded independent of financial need and may be renewed each year.
Student Life
There's more to college life than classes. When the lecture is over and the lab has been completed, there are countless ways to get involved at Susquehanna.
Take your pick from more than 120 clubs and organizations, 23 Division III sports, honor societies, academic clubs, student-run media, professional organizations, Greek chapters and so much more.
Our Campus
SU is located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, which we describe as a welcoming, walkable environment adorned with shops, eateries and engaging activities.