Criminal Justice Minor

As a Criminal Justice minor, you will be introduced to law and gain first-hand experiences with the criminal justice system and law enforcement.

The Criminal Justice minor will help to build communication, analytical, and organizational skills. You will become more familiar with the U.S. Constitution, the branches of Congress, and how the judicial system works. The Criminal Justice minor also promotes valuable life skills, such as evaluation methods, and critical thinking.

Castleton University also offers a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and an Associate's degree program.

Benefits of a Criminal Justice Minor

• Understand the history, judicial process and the strengths and weaknesses of the criminal justice system.
• Learn about the historical philosophies of the American judicial system and how it has changed over time.

Criminal Justice Minor Requirements

These requirements are from an excerpt from the University Academic Catalog, which outlines the requirements for a student to earn the distinction of being a Castleton University graduate. The complete catalog is available online.