Overview

 The Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigation Concentration introduces you to various aspects of criminal investigation, i.e crime scene analysis, search and seizure, interrogation and witness interview, profiling of offenders economic offenses investigation, and use of forensics.

The program is designed to provide students with a broad liberal arts education coupled with a specialization in criminal justice. The curriculum integrates criminal justice theory, research, administration and policy. The faculty utilize innovative teaching styles and techniques to help students analyze substantive issues, develop verbal and writing skills, acquire proficiency in research methods, statistical analysis and computer applications and enhance critical thinking. Students may choose from one of two concentrations: Administration and Criminal Investigation Policy.

The Department of Criminal Justice is committed to provide a diverse, intellectually stimulating, student-centered environment that offers a variety of interactive academic and field experiences.  The Department will foster socially responsible leaders, who are committed to continuing scholarship and to regional and global goals.

Program Goals:

• Increase students’ knowledge of crime, and of the criminal justice system and its components.

• Expand students’ understanding of criminological theories and research and their relevance to criminal justice policies.

• Develop students’ critical thinking, oral and written communication skills, and problem solving capabilities.

• Expand students’ appreciation of social responsibility, ethics, and diversity.

Our Mission

Salem State University's mission is to provide a high quality, student-centered education that prepares a diverse community of learners to contribute responsibly and creatively to a global society, and serve as a resource to advance the region's cultural, social and economic development.