Degree Programs - Criminal Justice

B.A. in Criminal Justice

The mission of the Criminal Justice Program at Kean University is to prepare students as criminal justice professionals who contribute to the community, profession, and discipline through research and administration in the criminal justice system. Students in the program will develop a broad understanding of the criminal justice system including the correctional, courts, and juvenile justice systems; application of the law, and policing. The Criminal Justice Program maintains a philosophy of education that provides a comprehensive curriculum and fosters in its students an appreciation and respect for community, sensitivity for diverse cultures and opinions, and a desire to pursue graduate study.

Declaring a Major
Beginning January, 2006, admission into the program and program continuation require a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5. Students must submit a Declaration of Major to Dr. Patrick McManimon with an unofficial transcript. Once Professor Lateano signs the form, he will place the form only in the Department Student Pick Up Box in Willis Hall, Room 305. The student must then submit the form to the Registrar’s Office.