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School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Investigate Real-World Challenges. Discover Solutions.

When you study Criminal Justice (CJ) at Norwich you'll learn the importance of evidence-based knowledge in understanding crime policy, programs, and practice. Our leading CJ faculty will inspire your deep commitment to the principles of justice, ethics, and public service while you develop the leadership skills essential to your future career.

Faculty of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice provide you with opportunities to learn, conduct research, and observe law in action. Imagine yourself developing expertise in case analyses and getting hands-on experience with police and court observation, field trips, simulations, and guest lecturers by practitioners into the curriculum. And enrich your education by taking the opportunity to minor in sociology, computer crime, and forensics, environmental law, or a variety of other interdisciplinary options.

You are going to study the most popular major at Norwich. By graduation, you'll have an excellent foundation for a career in law, law enforcement, and corrections. Take advantage of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice internships, career counseling, travel-abroad opportunities, and prelaw advising.

The Norwich Difference

2300

Average of 2300 undergraduates on campus

$30K

Students can earn up to $30K in merit aid

16:1

Outstanding 16:1 student to faculty ratio

Enhance Your Degree

Take advantage of the many minors and concentrations that bring your degree to the next level.

CONCENTRATIONS

Criminal Forensics

Emergency Management

Victim Services

Victimology

SCCJ MINORS

Computer Crime & Forensics

Criminal Justice

Criminology

Environmental Criminology

Intelligence & Crime Analysis

Pre-Law

Sociology

Transnational Crime

RELATED MINORS

Chemistry

Forensic Psychology

Information Assurance

Leadership Studies

Neuroscience

Psychology

Criminal Justice major posing in front of a cop car.

Hands-On Learning, Lifetime Connections

“My Criminal Justice degree from Norwich University has shown me the multiple opportunities within the law enforcement community...it also served as my introduction and connection to my career in law enforcement. It continues to provide me with the motivation to grow, the tools to succeed, and the principles of how I should carry myself in this evolving field.” —Jason Caspe ’18, B.A. Criminal Justice

Accolades and Accreditation

Center for Digital Forensic Academic Excellence

The Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Crime Center certifies Norwich as a National Center for Digital Forensic Academic Excellence (CDFAE).

Center of Academic Excellence

Norwich University is named a center of academic excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) by the NSA and Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Student participating in internship with ATF Police.

Internship Opportunities

Federal & State Agencies such as:

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) • Federal Marshals • The Attorney General’s Office • Vermont State Police • Department of Homeland Security • Vermont Governors Office • Restorative Justice Center • Community Justice Center • Fish & Game Department • Probation & Parole • Motor Vehicle Enforcement • Metropolitan Police in Washington, D.C.

Cadet Wineriter and Cadet Darby standing with two of the Ukrainian Cadets in the Piazza Armenia.

Norwich University was represented at the 3rd Annual International Forum for Peace, Security & Prosperity

Norwich University was represented by a special delegation at the 3rd Annual International Forum for Peace, Security & Prosperity in Sicily, Italy. The delegation consisted of three members of Norwich’s Corps of Cadets and Dr. Travis Morris, Associate Professor, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

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