One of the objectives of the undergraduate Criminal Justice program is to provide students with the skills necessary to think about issues and problems from many different perspectives and to develop viable solutions to complex problems that they will face across their lives. Another objective is to provide students with an understanding of diversity and the importance of acting in an ethical manner at all times. Through a positive, open, stimulating, and challenging learning environment, we strive to help students become tolerant, informed, creative, caring, responsible, and motivated citizens. Students learn to think critically and openly about the causes, consequences, and responses of crime and deviance. Students are taught about historical and current theories.

The program emphasizes crime within its social context and social control in the context of a democratic society. Students develop an understanding about social organizations which deal with crime, offenders, and victims. Students also learn how to conduct research, as well as interpreting and understanding research conducted by others.

In summary, the criminal justice program at the University of Toledo is designed to prepare the graduate to:

               Work in the field of Criminal Justice or related fields 
               Attend graduate school in criminal justice or a related discipline.
               Attend law school.

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Additional Information
If you would like more information about this program, we encourage you to contact eLearning and Academic Support:
Student Services Staff
Email: elearning@utoledo.edu
Phone: 419.530.8835; 866.UTOLEDO toll free

The University of Toledo is regionally accredited by the North Central Association (NCA) and is authorized to offer degrees online.