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Criminal Justice Program
A career in criminal justice can be rewarding, but it can also be very challenging. When you step into a volatile situation, you need a thorough understanding of human behavior and the training in communication and decision-making that will result in a positive outcome. The four-year interdisciplinary approach at Dordt College will provide you with the broad skills you need to succeed in this career, while giving you a competitive edge in finding your place in this important field of service. 
The Criminal Justice program at Dordt College is designed to prepare students mentally, physically, psychologically and spiritually for a career in a variety of criminal justice fields. Your class work will provide you with a thorough understanding of crime, law enforcement, the court and corrections systems, preparing you for work in law enforcement or to continue on to law school for training as a prosecutor, defense attorney, or F.B.I agent. Techniques for rehabilitating criminals and reducing the recidivism rate of the burgeoning prison population have led to a growing demand for well-trained criminal justice professionals, says Professor Donald King, Chair of the Department of Social Justice Studies at Dordt. "The criminal justice system is trying to work with offenders in ways that do not take their violation lightly, but that rehabilitate them rather than dumping them in prison with career criminals." Employment in criminal justice fields can be found in government, the private sector, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. Criminal justice careers include local, state and federal law enforcement, forensic science, juvenile justice, cyber-security analysts, the chaplaincy, and methods of addressing criminal behavior such as victim-offender mediation. |
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