CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Bethany College’s criminal justice program is designed to prepare you for an impactful career. Students can choose a major or minor and complete a generalist model of study, providing a strong foundation across key areas of the field. Graduates are ready to pursue careers in law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, and security, or continue to graduate or professional school.
Bethany emphasizes internships that integrate classroom learning with realworld experience, providing insight into law enforcement, correctional facilities, community programs, and private security firms.
ABOUT BETHANY COLLEGE
Bethany College, founded in 1840, is the oldest private college in West Virginia. The Bethany experience focuses on academic excellence in the area of liberal arts and prepares future leaders for a lifetime of work and a life of significance.
Our campus is located on 1,300 beautiful acres in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, just one mile from Pennsylvania and five miles from Ohio. Bethany is served by Pittsburgh International Airport, just 45 minutes from campus. The College is located 39 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, 22 miles from Washington, Pa., and 14 miles from Wheeling.
Majors & Minors:
Criminal Justice (Major, Minor)
What Can You Do with a Degree in Criminal Justice?
Police Officer
Correctional Officer
Probation Officer
Parole Officer
Security Specialist
Diversion Specialist
Computer Security (+CyberSecurity degree)
Forensic Accounting (+Accounting degree)
Prevention Specialist (+Social Work degree)
Behavior Analyst (+Psychology degree)
Forensic Chemist (+Chemistry degree)
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