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Crime, Law, and Justice

Traditional Undergraduate

Making a Positive Impact on Society through Criminal Justice

Are you driven to make a difference in others’ lives? Do you want to help ensure those in need of justice receive it? Hiram’s new Crime, Law, and Justice program spans a spectrum of study, from human rights and democracy to power and public health concerns like the opioid crisis. Hiram’s liberal arts-grounded crime, law, and justice major and minor integrate study in sociology, philosophy, ethics, and political science. As part of Hiram Connect, the program includes practical study through an internship, research, or study-away experience.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AND ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Who are Hiram’s Crime, Law, and Justice Students?

Students in Crime, Law, and Justice are intrigued by the legal system and services related to criminal justice. Some students may choose to combine this major with the pre-law or social work concentrations. Additionally, students may choose to use this major as part of the Law School 3+3 BA/JD opportunities. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with a faculty member in the program in order to plan their curriculum accordingly. Students in Crime, Law, and Justice may also pursue Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, or one of the other academic programs that Hiram has to offer.

“Criminology would have to be my favorite class I have taken thus far. We examined the minds of criminals of different ages and all different backgrounds. Each case is truly unique.”

-Haylee Huffman ‘22

Benefits of a Crime, Law, and Justice Degree

There are many benefits of a Crime, Law & Justice degree. Here are a few:

Well-Rounded Understanding

The crime, law, and justice program strives to prepare students for a variety of careers within the legal system or in services related to criminal justice. Embedded within the context of the liberal arts, students at Hiram will gain skills in oral and written communication, critical thinking, and problem solving.
Strong Foundations

Students will learn the foundations of the legal system in the United States and how social, economic, political, and cultural factors influence our understanding of crime and justice through both theoretical and applied courses.
Abundant Career Outcomes

Examples of careers that crime, law and justice majors may pursue include corrections, juvenile justice, FBI, CIA, probation, parole, investigation, justice and human relations, rehabilitation, victim assistance, court reporting, legal assistance, crisis intervention, policing, public policy, and security.

Pre-Law Studies

We can provide students with the guidance and coursework necessary to help them gain acceptance to law school after graduation. Students can also choose to participate in the 3+3 BA/JD program through our partnerships.
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The Garfield Institute

In the spirit of James A. Garfield, the Garfield Institute helps both the political and apolitical explore public service in a process replete with opportunities on and off campus. Students can choose from two different groups in the program.
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Mahan House

Mahan House is where you’ll find the Center for Literature and Medicine, as well as faculty offices and a classroom for sociology, biomedical humanities, and crime, law, and justice.
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Koritansky Hall

One of the oldest buildings on campus, Koritansky Hall serves as the residence of the Garfield Institute. It opened in the spring of 2009 and features a meeting area on the first floor, a library in the loft, and faculty offices in the lower level.
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