Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Degree
Be an agent of change in your community with a criminal justice degree.
Why Study Criminal Justice?
Connect one-on-one with faculty, fellow students, and other professionals through classroom instruction, hands-on learning, and internships:
- Learn about today’s criminal justice system, including crime investigation, law enforcement process, and prosecution of offenders.
- Participate in courses that will provide you with research and analytical skills.
- Engage with faculty and mentors and present undergraduate research at national conferences.
- Gain practical experience during various internship opportunities.
- Pursue graduate studies in areas like psychology, counseling, social work, education, law, or business.
Receive personalized attention and top-notch instruction in a supportive environment:
- Our Stairs to Success developmental plan for success will guide you through your time at Keystone.
- 92% of students receive financial aid.
- Over 150 scholarships are awarded yearly.
Program
Semester Map, BS (120 Credits)
Semester Map, AS (61 Credits)
Minors
College Catalog
Tuition & Financial Aid
Juvenile Justice Institute
The JJI gives students the opportunity to use evidence-based, trauma-responsive programs designed to help area children and reduce delinquency and juvenile incarceration.
Recent News
Keystone College Professor Stacey Wyland discusses Keystone College’s Criminal Justice program on WBRE’s “PA live!”
What can I do with a degree in criminal justice?
Career Options
- Police officer
- Probation officer
- FBI agent
- Computer forensic specialist
- Corrections officer
- Counselor
Employers
- Department of Justice
- Homeland Security
- Wyoming County Correctional Facility
- PA State Police
- Luzerne County Detention Center
- PA Liquor Control Board
“The faculty here is wonderful in so many ways. They care about you and will do whatever it takes for you to do well and meet your goals.”
Jeremy Collins, Class of 2021
Excellence in Criminal Justice Award Recipient
Read about Jeremy.
Exceptional experiences.
Giant outcomes.
13:1
Keystone student-to-faculty ratio
7%
increase in jobs over the next 10 years
94%
Keystone students employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation
$63,380
Median annual salary for criminal justice careers
Amazing opportunities—on campus and beyond
From internships and experiential learning opportunities to travel and conferences, you’ll have many opportunities to conduct real-world experiences, work with your peers and mentors in your chosen field, and learn first-hand the latest skills to succeed in the real world.
Inside Out Program
Inmates and college students learn about criminal justice together. Not only does the class give inmates a chance to learn what a college class is like, it helps break down stereotypes—from both sides.
Internships
Connect with professionals through hands-on learning and internships.
Connections
Students in the CJ/Psychology Club participate in individual projects, observe group demonstrations, and attend the many conferences and other excursions.
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Featured Faculty
Deborah Doyle Belknap, JD, PhD
Stacey Wyland, MS
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