The Criminology and Justice Studies BA at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) offers you a deep dive into the complex social dynamics of crime and justice systems. This undergraduate degree is designed for students eager to critically analyse societal inequalities, explore the roots of deviance, and understand the functioning of legal and correctional institutions. You will gain a robust theoretical and practical foundation, preparing you to evaluate pressing issues within criminology and justice studies and to contribute to positive social change.
You will pursue this Bachelors Degree full-time on campus over four years, engaging with core requirements in areas like inequality, quantitative research methods, and the justice system. The curriculum allows you to specialise through electives in crime and justice or communities, inequalities, and justice, fostering expertise in subjects such as critical race theory or law enforcement. Through opportunities like the SOC 494 Internship in Criminology and Justice Studies, you will develop practical skills and graduate ready for careers in social justice, administration of justice, or further graduate study.