Justice Studies

Justice studies is an interdisciplinary major that uses justice as a framework to sustain and promote the growth and development of individuals and communities: politically, economically and socially. our students develop a personal definition of justice and a fuller understanding of the nature of the world in which they live. students select an emphasis in criminal justice and criminology, global justice and policy, and social justice engagement. justice studies offers students a set of skills, knowledge and habits of mind that can be applied to a wide range of academic, civic and career opportunities.

This course is available with a placement year option where you will study for 1 additional year.the placement year provides you with a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and develop valuable skills and contacts through working with a self-sourced organisation relevant to your degree subject.

• Type: Mandatory

• Duration: Contact us for up-to-date information

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Many graduates choose typical career paths associated with this major. however, some graduates choose unrelated careers that utilize skills and experiences developed during their years in college. keep in mind, that some fields will require graduate study or further training. the listing below offers examples of possible career paths and is not meant to be comprehensive. academic professor, researcher, teacher corrections correctional caseworker, juvenile probation officer; probation/parole officer diplomatic corps cultural affairs associate, diplomatic analyst, foreign service officer, public diplomacy officer human services, government, service corps adr case specialist, americorp officer, community affairs manager, community services worker, eeo specialist, family services case manager, group home director, juvenile counselor, peace corp officer, rehabilitation specialist, victim/witness coordinator, youth service coordinator intelligence and security homeland security agent. intelligence analyst, intelligence specialist, public safety coordinator, secret service agent, security analyst

Work while you study

First-year students can only work on campus, and only under certain conditions. In the second year, students can work in practical, curricular or elective jobs. Students may be allowed to consider other types of employment, depending on their circumstances.

Partnerships

Most universities in United States have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. James Madison University has partnerships with the following companies: