GRADUATE WITH THE ABILITY TO:

• Express a thorough knowledge of the criminal justice system, including police, courts and corrections

• Identify legal and moral responsibilities of criminal justice professionals as they relate to cultural diversity and establishing positive community relationships

• Understand the constitutional rights and responsibilities of citizens, offenders and victims as they apply to state, federal and procedural law

• Explain the criminal justice process and the role of discretion among criminal justice participants, as well as evaluate best practices

• Apply psychological and sociological theories to better understand criminal behavior

• Compare and contrast the United States criminal justice system with that of other nations, employing both historical and cultural contexts