Criminal Justice - Generalist Option

Program Requirements

Criminal Justice Generalist Option, BS Program Checksheet

Includes:

• General Education Courses and Major Courses
• Admission and Transfer Requirements
• Graduation Requirements

Why Choose the Criminal Justice Generalist Option?

The generalist option will help prepare students to be successful in law school and graduate school, specifically in the fields of criminal justice and criminology.  This option will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in an ever-changing field.  Employment opportunities include probation officer, parole officer, asset protection, court reporter and crime analyst.  Please note that graduate or law degrees, as well as academy certifications may be needed for some employment opportunities.  Please see one of our advisors or professors for more details.

Career Opportunities

The criminal justice curriculum at Ferris State University is designed to familiarize students with the complex nature of the American criminal justice system.  The study of criminal justice focuses on the structure and roles of law enforcement, the courts, and corrections.  We strive to provide students with the invaluable ability to think critically and act independently in their career.  The generalist option is designed to prepare students for a variety of career paths following graduation, including law school, graduate-level work in criminology and criminal justice, and for careers at the local, state, and federal levels in law enforcement, corrections, and court related agencies.  This path will provide you with the knowledge and tools to be the next leaders in the criminal justice field.

More Information

Ferris State University

School of Criminal Justice

1349 Cramer Circle, BIS 509

Big Rapids, MI  49307-2737

Phone:  231-591-3652 or 231-591-5080