Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at California State University – Sacramento prepares students for instruction that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Students who graduate from the criminal justice degree program will have knowledge in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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California State University – Sacramento

18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA

California State University - Sacramento is a public university situated five miles from the California State Capitol on a lovely 300-acre campus, lush with trees and landscaping.  There are many trails along the nearby American River Parkway, that link to the Sacramento State campus and student housing.

Sacramento State is comprised of seven colleges and a College of Continuing Education, offering over 60 undergraduate, 40 graduate and two doctoral degree programs.  It has more than 30 community service centers and research centers.  These include the Center for California Studies, the Center for Collaborative Policy, the Center for Small Businesses, and the Institute for Social Research, among others.

History

California State University - Sacramento was founded in 1947 as Sacramento State College, during a higher education "boom" after World War II.  In 1953, the university moved to its permanent location near the American River. The university became part of the California State University system in 1960, and changed its name to California State University - Sacramento in 1972.  Although the official name remains the same, since 2004 the school has been commonly known as "Sacramento State."

Academics

The academic calendar of California State University - Sacramento follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters.

Colleges and Schools

• College of Arts and Letters
• College of Business Administration
• College of Continuing Education (CCE)
• College of Education
• College of Engineering and Computer Science
• College of Health and Human Services
• College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
• College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies

Student Life

California State University - Sacramento offers more than 250 student clubs and organizations, including an active intramural sports program and many programs in arts, speech and debate, and more.  Student groups perform comedy shows and musical concerts throughout the year.  Many student resources are available, including a multi-cultural center, dining services, and student housing on and off campus.

Traditions

The school colors are green and gold, and the school mascot is "Herky" the hornet.

Athletics

The Sacramento "Hornets" athletic teams compete in 20 intercollegiate sports through the NCAA Division and Big Sky Conference.  The Sacramento State sports include:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Rowing
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Track and Field

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Gymnastics
• Rowing
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Community Life

Sacramento is an affordable city, offering countless restaurants, art galleries, shopping boutiques and other entertainment near the campus. There are many parks, rivers and outdoor recreational areas in the region, such as Folsom Lake, among others.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. California State University – Sacramento has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).