Offering a premier program, Slippery Rock University will prepare you to become a knowledgeable and skilled criminal justice professional. Your coursework will ensure that you have the skills to meet the challenges of the workplace as you begin your career. SRU also offers an accelerated curriculum that allows you to complete a BA and an MA in just four years.

The Criminology and Criminal Justice curriculum includes classes in criminological theory, policing, courts and adjudication, corrections, research methodology, and justice administration. 

Beyond coursework, we encourage students to learn from their experiences on campus and in the community. Student organizations such as CRIM Club, Alpha Phi Sigma, and Pre-Law Advisement allow students to collaborate and share ideas.