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Criminal Justice

Minor

Our minor in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare you to work in a variety of criminal justice settings and cultivate an appreciation for the complexities of justice, crime and corrections, and offer preparation for possible careers within the criminal justice system.

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Program Details

You will complete 21 semester hours in the disciplines of sociology, criminology, law and crime and corrections. Suggested majors to pair with a Criminal Justice minor:

  • Investigations and Federal Agencies: Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Information Systems, Foreign Languages, Math, Nursing
  • Law: English, History, Philosophy
  • Corrections, Parole, Probation: Psychology, Social Work

It is strongly suggested that students also consider second language proficiency.

Classes You’ll Take

Admission to Clarke University

Minors help students acquire knowledge which supports their major and adds breadth to their education. Students generally obtain a minor by completing 21 semester hours in that field. Course descriptions can be found under the appropriate departmental heading. Consult with your advisor to apply for a minor field of study.

Applicants are considered on an individual basis. Apply to Clarke today to begin your journey.

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Meet Our Faculty

When our graduates speak about the Clarke moments that helped shape them, there’s always a professor in the story. That’s because being a faculty member at Clarke University requires a deep passion for educating, encouraging and empowering students. Here, your professors will know your name. They will push you to develop your full potential, and then they’ll ask for more. And they’ll be right there to congratulate you when you exceed even your own expectations. Often, it’s a relationship that lasts a lifetime.

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Regina Boarman

Regina Boarman

Chair/Professor of Social Work

I believe it is my responsibility is to listen carefully to each student, teach and guide, and to be present emotionally, psychologically and spiritually.

Rachel Daack

Rachel Daack

Professor of Sociology

I ask students to grow and to learn how to learn. I encourage them to contribute meaningfully to society.

Mary Gatua

Mary Gatua

Assistant Professor of Social Work

I set high academic standards for both my students and myself as my mentors did for me.

Colleen Mahoney

Colleen Mahoney

Assistant Professor of Social Work

I try to facilitate the confidence, courage and inspiration required for students to explore their own beliefs, take risks and ultimately change their own hearts and minds.

Tara Velez

Tara Velez

Assistant Professor of Social Work; Director of Field Education

My courses are designed to stimulate engagement, collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving, and personal exploration.

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Accreditation

Clarke University’s social work program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education, 1701 Duke St., Suite 200, Alexandria, VA, 22314.

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