Criminal Justice

If you choose Criminal Justice at MNU you'll explore the fascinating world of crime and justice.  Criminal Justice students explore important and relevant issues for our society.  Why do people commit crime?  What should be done when crimes are committed?  How can we prevent crime?  When can the police search a suspect without a warrant?  Is the death penalty an acceptable punishment?  What impact should Christianity have on the criminal justice system?

You will examine the diverse field of Criminal Justice through classes in policing, court systems, corrections, law, and criminal forensics.

Read an article on MNU's Criminal Forensics course in the Accent Spring 2012 Edition, page 16.

Uniqueness

As a Criminal Justice major at MNU, you will be able to discuss challenging concepts in the classroom, but also approach the hands-on nature of criminal justice through our advanced Criminal Forensics Lab. Learn how to analyze crime scene using the same techniques used by crime scene investigators. With our campus only 20 minutes from the heart of Kansas City’s urban core, you’ll have access to valuable internships. Small class sizes? We have that too. Get to know your professors and build bonds with future colleagues that allow for close mentoring relationships.

• Degree Requirements for a major in Criminal Justice
• General Education Requirements

Internships

MNU students have had internships at many of the following businesses:

Kansas City Police Department
Lenexa Police Department
Kansas Department of Corrections, Re-entry Services
Lansing Correctional Facility
Johnson County Department of Corrections
Johnson County Juvenile Detention Center
Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault
Victim Assistance Unit- Johnson County District Attorney’s Office
TLC for Children and Families

Career Opportunities

Federal, State or Local Law Enforcement Officer
Crime Scene Investigator
Corrections Officer
Attorney (with further education)
Court Services
Probation/Parole Officer
Re-entry Service Manager
Criminal Justice Researcher
Victim Advocacy Representative

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