Suomi College of Arts & Sciences

• Faculty and Staff-SCAS
• Adjunct Faculty
• Liberal Studies B.A.
• Arts, Culture, and Environment (ACE) B.A.
• Communication B.A.
• Criminal Justice B.A. and A.A.S.
  • Criminal Justice Degree Requirements
  • Criminal Justice Learning Outcomes
  • Criminal Justice Faculty
• English B.A.
• General Studies A.G.S.
• Human Services A.A.S.
• Pre-Law B.A.
• Pre-professional Science B.A.
• Psychology B.A.
• Social Sciences B.A.
• Sociology B.A.
• Christian Vocation Concentration
• Servant Leadership Program
• Hei! Suomi Program
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Criminal Justice B.A and A.A.S.

Finlandia University's Criminal Justice program has been preparing students for law enforcement and related careers since the 1960s. Finlandia CJ graduates will find many career opportunities available to them, including municipal, state and federal law enforcement, corrections, social work, parole or probation officer, and private security.

The curriculum includes class and laboratory instruction. Courses cover the fundamentals of the criminal justice system, methods of investigation, police operations, and the use of evidence in courtrooms, as well as the history and function of private security. Hands-on learning is applied whenever possible, and students have the opportunity to add a field experience to their coursework.

Liberal Studies B.A.: Criminal Justice

Finlandia’s four year Criminal Justice major is an
interdisciplinary program of study featuring courses in
criminal justice, psychology, and the humanities and
social sciences. Students majoring in Criminal Justice
choose one of two academic tracks involving either law
enforcement or corrections. The program emphasizes
both theoretical studies and applied knowledge in the
field, enabling students to evaluate complex societal
issues from a diversity of perspectives. Students
graduating with a four-year degree in criminal justice are
prepared for variety of careers, including those related to
law enforcement, crime prevention, and corrections.

Criminal Justice A.A.S.

The Criminal Justice two year program prepares students for
careers in the law enforcement and corrections fields by
providing a combination of theoretical foundations and
practical experiences. The Criminal Justice curriculum
includes classroom and laboratory instruction and the
use of security equipment. Courses cover methods of
investigation, the use of evidence in courtrooms, and
related subjects