Examine. Protect. Serve.

As a Criminal Justice major you’ll focus on the policies, history and opportunities for change in the American criminal justice system — and you’ll get real-world experience through a variety of internship opportunities. Plus, the study of ethics, justice, discretion and organizational dynamics will build your communication and critical thinking skills.

Get to the heart of today's toughest issues as you examine the use of force, racial profiling and discretion in law enforcement. Through discussion and research, led by faculty experienced in policing, law and the criminal justice system, you’ll closely examine the sociological, psychological and ideological questions that surround current criminal justice policies and practices.

Graduates pursue criminal justice and sociology graduate study as well as law school. Others have careers in urban studies, public administration, law enforcement, courts, corrections and juvenile justice. Guilford has a strong network of local criminal justice agencies and many of our graduates stay in the Greensboro area and work in the field.