Earn a Criminal Justice Degree
Develop initiatives to make communities around the nation safer.
The study of criminal justice at Newman University prepares students to transform society. Providing a variety of quality content, experiences and career guidance, Newman University’s Criminal Justice Program stands apart.
Our program embraces the multi-disciplinary approach to problem-solving and, therefore, it enables graduates to achieve success in a wide array of professional settings. Field trips, guest speakers and active learning activities are an integral part of the Program. Students are challenged to explore every part of the local, state and national criminal justice systems.
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About Our Faculty
Criminal Justice Department
Our faculty and staff have the knowledge and experience to help you prepare for a career in criminal justice. If you need clarification on a class assignment or advice on how to approach your future, you can feel confident that our faculty is available and ready to help.
Job Outlook
While pursuing a degree in criminal justice, you can expect a promising future. The criminal justice field is expected to grow 5% between 2019 and 2029, according to the Bureau Labor of Statistics. Our students are prepared to meet the expected demands of both legal and criminal justice systems.
Careers
A degree in criminal justice will give you the opportunity to work in a variety of fields and specialties related to criminal justice. Here are some examples of potential careers and their median salaries:
- Crime Scene Investigator ($79,620 a year)
- Forensic Accountant ($65,940 a year)
- Paralegal ($50,280 a year)
- Private Investigator ($45,610 - $85,190 a year)
Internships
Our criminal justice students have the opportunity to gain real-world experience by interning in the Wichita community. Criminal justice students from Newman University have completed internships at local organizations including the following: Juvenile Detention Center, Wichita Police Department, Juvenile Residential Facility, District Attorney’s Office, Derby Police Department, and the Sedgwick County Sheriff and the U.S. Marshals.
Get Involved on Campus
One of the best ways to find success during your college career is to get involved in campus clubs and organizations. Within our criminal justice program, our students can join The Justice League. This organization allows for personal growth, networking, and future career success.
Program Outcomes
Student Reflection - Anonymous
"I found myself taking the two-day course on serial killers and other murders taught by none other than Dr. Jill Fort, simply for the upper-division credit. The following week I went and met with Dr. Fort and changed my major to Criminal Justice and never looked back."
Student Reflection - Anonymous
“Dr. Fort has helped me to become a better student, and has encouraged me to go transform society."
"You may be paying a little more at Newman, but you’re getting an experience that you can’t get at any other institution. You get more sense of a family. You’re one of few instead of just one of many. You aren’t just another face in the crowd. "
Bryan Jenzing
"I expected a close community and that's really what I got, and I got a faculty that really, really cared.
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