Think critically about the cause and consequences criminal behavior, and the systems designed to control crime.
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The Criminology & Criminal Justice minor focuses on the causes and consequences of crime and criminal behavior and the systems society puts in place to control and manage them. It is a fit if you want to think critically about crime and the criminal justice system and build research skills to pair with any major.
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