Criminal Justice

The Department of Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with a broad perspective of crime and criminal justice. The program blends the history, theories, and practical applications of Criminal Justice with Christian ethics. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth in the Criminal Justice field will continue to grow over the next decade. As one of the fastest growing fields of study, the Criminal Justice program prepares students for work in:

Law Enforcement
Corrections
Federal, State and Local Court

Additionally, the program is designed to prepare students for graduate studies in:

Criminal Justice
Criminology
Law
Research

York College currently offers a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. If you have questions about the Criminal Justice Department, or would like to schedule a tour of the program, please contact Dr. Billy Lones, Division Chair of the Criminal Justice Program.

Meet Our Faculty

Dr. Billy M. Lones
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Division Chair

Courses

Some of the courses you may take include:

Survey of Corrections
Criminal Law
Criminology
Criminal Investigation
Probation, Pardon and Parole

Constitutional Law
Courts and Courtroom Procedure
Ethics and the Criminal Justice System
Special Issues in Criminal Justice
Research and Writing in Criminal Justice

Program Learning Outcomes

The learner will identify and demonstrate a working understanding of the major components of the criminal justice system (law enforcement, courts, and corrections)
The learner will demonstrate a basic knowledge of procedural and evidentiary rules and the relationship between procedural and substantive law.
The learner will understand and analyze legal concepts and terminology in substantive and procedural areas of criminal justice.
The learner will apply criminal justice/criminological concepts and theories to real life applications in the field of criminal justice.