Department of Justice, Law & Society

Welcome to the Department of Justice, Law & Society!

Ranging from law enforcement to corrections, from intelligence to terrorism, from law to criminology, from sociology to applied sociology, and from anthropology to forensic science, the Justice, Law & Society Department at California University of Pennsylvania is sure to satisfy and inspire a wide range of academic and professional interests. At California University, "It's all about you!"

Mission Statement

The philosophy of education for the Department of Justice, Law & Society  at California University of Pennsylvania is to integrate the substantive, procedural, theoretical, and scientific aspects of law, crime, justice, anthropology, and sociology with a liberal arts education while incorporating ethics, leadership, and diversity. Although this philosophy is primarily professional, the students are exposed to a wide array of intellectual disciplines across the University. The program’s wide ranging course offerings reflect the interdisciplinary approach and its dedication to preparing its graduates for a multitude of opportunities in the justice systems, applied sociological practice and public archaeology (local, national and international).  Graduates will be able to communicate and make informed critical decisions; and to pursue graduate study in law, anthropology, sociology, criminal justice, criminology, and forensic sciences.