The Crime & Legal Studies Bachelors Degree at Colby Sawyer College provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the American criminal justice system and its intricate relationship with ethical and cultural influences. You will explore legal concepts and terminology, delve into comparative criminal justice systems, and critically examine the constitutional constraints on law enforcement. This program is designed for students eager to identify problems within criminal justice organizations, propose solutions to contemporary challenges, and understand the needs of vulnerable populations, preparing you for impactful roles in a vital sector.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate program is studied over four years, integrating criminological and social theory with practical application. You will build your professional profile through a required internship and hone your research capabilities with a senior Capstone project, demonstrating your legal knowledge. The pre-law curriculum further refines essential skills for law school, including critical thinking and effective communication. You will graduate with creative and critical thinking abilities, communication skills grounded in professional ethics, and evidence-based analysis, ready to pursue careers in law enforcement, corrections, social services, or to attend law or graduate school.