Criminal Justice

Overview

Courses and programs in the Indiana University Bloomington department prepare students for academic teaching and research positions or for administrative, research, and management careers in the criminal justice sys­tem or the private sector. 

The faculty represents a diversity of approaches to Criminal Justice studies: anthropology, criminal justice, geography, law, neuroscience, psychology, and sociology. Students may also study with faculty from other departments and schools who make up the university-wide criminal justice consortium.

Personalized career advising

Wherever you are on your path to discovering your ideal career, we have the expertise to help.

• The Career Development Center (CDC) is your go-to resource if you aren’t yet part of a specific Indiana University Bloomington school. Our exploration process provides you with support and guidance each step of the way—from beginning to think about your future to launching your career.
• If you are in the exploratory stage, we also encourage you to visit career centers for schools in which you have an interest, in addition to the CDC.
• Once you declare a major, you’ll work with the career center dedicated to your school for advising tailored to your academic discipline.
• Learn more about our recruiting policies for employers, including our disability disclosure guidance for students.