Criminal Justice and Criminology

Academic Department

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology explores the legal and ethical principles of policing and law enforcement, courts and the law, corrections and supervision, and cybersecurity, equipping students with the skills and real-world understanding required to become the next generation of influential leaders in the field.

Our undergraduate programs prepare students to become leaders and outstanding practitioners in careers related to the justice system and for advanced educational opportunities, such as law school or other graduate schools. Offered in a flexible, fully online format, our graduate programs address the needs and requirements of justice and law enforcement leaders along with cybersecurity and intelligence specialists and business professionals.

We also offer an accelerated program of study that leads to both a bachelor's and a master's degree within five years.

Programs

Through a broad-based education in the various components of the criminal justice system, Salve Regina University's bachelor's degree in criminal justice and criminology provides students with the skills and real-world understanding required to become the next generation of influential leaders in the field.

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Gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in today's increasingly technical and global environment with a master's degree in criminal justice and cybersecurity from Salve Regina University. Offered in a flexible, fully online format, our program addresses the needs and requirements of justice and law enforcement leaders along with cybersecurity and intelligence specialists and business professionals.

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Salve Regina University's minor in cybersecurity provides the skills required to address current and emerging trends and challenges in today's rapidly changing digital environment. We develop the next generation of cybersecurity practitioners, preparing students for entry-level security analyst positions in the public and private sectors.

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Salve Regina University's graduate certificate in cyberthreat management and response prepares professionals in all organizations and sectors to actively address issues in this critical field with relevant and applicable knowledge and skills.

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Salve Regina University's graduate certificate in intelligence analysis and tradecraft prepares professionals in all organizations and sectors to actively address issues in this critical field with relevant and applicable knowledge and skills.

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In today's challenging multicultural, technological and collaborative environment, Salve Regina University's graduate certificate in leadership in justice develops the innovative skills and practices needed to keep practitioners at the forefront of their profession.

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Open to students from all academic disciplines, Salve Regina University's minor in psychology of crime focuses on the intersection of psychology and the criminal justice system, providing a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of forensic psychology, legal psychology, correctional psychology and psychopathology.

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