Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Explain each foundation of the criminal justice system, including criminal law, policing, and corrections.
• Exhibit effective research skills in the evaluation of current research and the responsible use of data.
• Evaluate the limits of the criminal justice system.
• Demonstrate independent problem solving skills which are generalizable to a future vocation.
• Present ideas clearly and professionally in both written and oral contexts.
• Analyze ethical issues using multiple frameworks and articulate a personal code of ethics.