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What is the Criminal Justice program & what can it do for you? 

PLNU's program focuses on community relations and restorative justice in addition to traditional criminal justice practices. Restorative justice seeks to not only protect the community from crime and hold offenders accountable but also to heal those wounded by its effects for the purposes of fostering lasting peace and equity in our society. Restorative justice practices center on respecting and serving all involved in the justice system — victims, offenders, and the surrounding community.

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Convenience to Fit Your Life

Our curriculum is designed with busy, working adults in mind with two formats of study: hybrid (in-person classes one night a week), or entirely online. Whichever study option you prefer, your coursework is designed to be flexible to your needs and help you balance your other life commitments.

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“The criminal justice system provides a unique arena to ensure justice and facilitate restoration. At PLNU, we intend to train our students to see opportunities for transformation in every situation, becoming agents of hope in the communities they serve.”

Kevin Modesto, Ph.D.

“As our society seeks an increasing level of professional and ethical authenticity, it is imperative for criminal justice professionals to seek educational and training alternatives that position them to excel amid challenges and opportunities while displaying the grace of servant-leadership.”

Tim Dabney, MPM

“Having the opportunity to go to PLNU was a calling for me. I feel like becoming a product of Point Loma has helped accelerate my career in ways I wouldn’t have before.”

Jessie Schmitte, Class of 2020 

“A big focus of PLNU’s Criminal Justice program is restoring the justice system to function as a community rather than a different entity. All criminal justice professionals are still in and part of the community, and their family and friends are too. Our program focuses on how they can maintain community values and actually serve the people in the community, rather than only exist as the authority over that community.”

Alfonso Esquer, M.S.C.J., M.S.W.

PLNU CJ Program Director

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Plenty of Exciting Career Paths

What comes to mind when you hear someone's working toward a degree in criminal justice? Many of us
might be quick to assume they are interested in a career in law enforcement, but that’s not always the case.
In fact, there are plenty of exciting career paths available with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

 
At PLNU, you will receive guidance from career advisors who help you succeed while you work through the
program, as well as help you to shape and reach your professional goals after graduation.

Police, Corrections, Parole, or Probation Officer

Security Officer

Social Worker or Victim Support Specialist

Paralegal or Law Clerk

Surveillance Officer

Information Security Analyst

Detective, Private Detective, or Investigator

Emergency Management Director

FBI, DEA or Customs Agent

Homeland Security Officer 

Career Opportunities

Completing a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from PLNU can help prepare you for careers that make a real difference in your community, such as:

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE

PLNU’s Bachelor of Criminal Justice.