Criminal Justice
Meeting the challenges of today’s fast-paced criminal justice environment
Just like on TV, a criminal justice career requires not only cutting-edge technology, but also research skills combined with a comprehensive and critical understanding of the criminal justice system.
Start with a Criminal Justice degree and join the more than 1,000 students who have graduated from Loyola with this degree since 1960. Loyola offers discounts to members of local law enforcement agencies seeking bachelor's degrees. You can also minor in forensic science or criminal justice.
Student Successes
Student named outstanding criminal justice undergraduate scholar
Kerry Najolia was named outstanding criminal justice undergraduate scholar in the Department of Criminal Justice's evening division.
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Faculty Successes
Criminal Justice professor lauded for many accomplishments
Dr. Dee Wood Harper was named Professor of the Year for the College of Social Sciences in 2008.
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Alumni Successes
Criminal Justice alum working for the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
Walter Thomas Gorman, A'97, is employed by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. He is one of three Chief Criminal Deputies and the Commander of the Criminal Investigations Bureau.
Criminal Justice Links
Interested in knowing more about our Criminal Justice program? Start here!
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