Department

School of Public Service and Justice

Criminal Justice Administration 

  Faculty Faculty Office Hours 

 
Department of Criminal Justice Administration

Dr. Clarence Gus Martin, Department Chair  |  (310) 243-2301  |  gmartin@csudh.edu

CBAPP Student Success Center  |  (310) 243-3561  |  Offices: II 1100 & 3400

The SSC provides undergraduate student services and advisement.

Faculty Support & Faculty Office Hours  |  (310) 243-3548  |  Offices: II 4524, 4526, 4200

Support regarding faculty office hours, contacting faculty, and classroom changes, etc. 

Programs

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration is designed to provide students with a high quality education that prepares them to think critically about research and policy as they relate to policing, courts, and corrections. In this regard, the Criminal Justice Administration curriculum seeks to prepare students for careers in public service, social justice, civic engagement, collaborative governance, and ethical leadership. The curriculum also serves as excellent preparation for graduate education in these and related areas.

The degree program requires:

1. Completion of two lower division required courses common to all students in the Department of Public Administration & Public Policy;
2. Completion of a set of upper division core courses common to all Criminal Justice Administration students; and
3. Four elective courses.

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration degree is a single-field major, which means that students are not required to complete a minor for graduation.

Concentration in Homeland Securities Studies

Students in the Criminal Justice Program have the option to select the concentration in Homeland Security Studies. The concentration in Homeland Security Studies prepares students to make significant contributions to the community in the fields of homeland security and criminal justice administration. Completion of the HSS concentration provides students with a conceptual context for understanding homeland security, potential threats and vulnerabilities, and an understanding of preparedness, response, and recovery including countering plausible threat scenarios in the United States.

To learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration degree's roadmap, please visit the CSUDH University Catalog.

Minors

Careers & Opportunities

One-sixth of the civilian work force in the United States is employed by local, state and federal governments. Career opportunities for Criminal Justice Administration graduates range from law enforcement and human services to education and transportation. In the private sector, many companies actively promote community-oriented public service initiatives.

The undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice Administration also provides a solid foundation for employment with nonprofit organizations, utility companies, private firms, and hospitals. The degrees also offers strong pre-law preparation for students interested in law school and careers in law.

Honor Society

Alpha Phi Sigma is a national honor society that recognizes the academic accomplishments of outstanding students in the field of criminal justice. For information about the  CSUDH Chapter of the Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society go to their website.