
I am their story
“I am Martin Luther King’s dream, Harriet Tubman’s walk, Wilma Rudolph’s run and Malcolm X’s fight — I am their story.”
Jeneva Burton Criminology and criminal justice Class of 2015
Read full storyIf you dream of pursuing a career in law enforcement, corrections, legal studies or victim services, criminology and criminal justice may be the best major for you.
Saint Martin's criminology and criminal justice major is an interdisciplinary social science program preparing candidates for positions in the criminal justice field and providing a solid background for advanced education in graduate or law school. A major in criminal justice may be complemented by minors in sociology, psychology, political science or social work.
"Saint Martin’s has helped me develop an empowered voice for not only myself, but also my peers and my community; because of Saint Martin’s University, I have a clear understanding of what I need to do to get to where I want to go."
Jeneva Burton '15
Criminology and criminal justice
Research and internships are championed by the criminal justice faculty.
Opportunities include:
Students who pursue a minor in criminal justice can use this concentration to enhance a major field of study such as:
A broad range of career opportunities are available to a student majoring in criminal justice:
All students majoring in criminal justice are required to complete a senior capstone project and apply for Saint Martin's yearly scholarly presentation event, Scholars Day.
“I am Martin Luther King’s dream, Harriet Tubman’s walk, Wilma Rudolph’s run and Malcolm X’s fight — I am their story.”
Jeneva Burton Criminology and criminal justice Class of 2015
Read full story