Welcome to the Department of Law and Justice

Interested in pursuing a career in Law and Justice? Check out our Career Fair!

CWU’s Law and Justice degree program is about having choices. It can be your gateway to a wide variety of rewarding jobs. By majoring in Law and Justice, you can pursue not only positions in law enforcement but in the legal profession, social work, homeland security, business, education, counseling, and in other public safety fields. 

Participating in the Law and Justice program at Central encourages you to be an active researcher who collaborates with faculty in your scholarly endeavors.  You'll gain a solid foundation in the history and philosophy of the legal and criminal justice systems while studying contemporary trends in law and society.

To learn more about Law and Justice, please check out: 

• CWU Law and Justice Objective

Why study Law and Justice at Central? 

Our program strives to provide you with a comprehensive educational and professional experience, incorporating opportunities such as field trips, educational panels, conferences, undergraduate legal and justice-focused internships, and access to the Law and Justice Club.  By pursuing a Law and Justice degree, you are preparing yourself for a career in a dynamic and high-demand field, with potential for job opportunities ranging from non-profit agencies to court administration roles.   

Careers and Opportunities

To learn more about jobs in the field of Law and Justice, check out our Career Paths and Career Opportunities pages.  If you are interested in learning about other involvement opportunities, please visit our Student Clubs page.

Degree Options 

• Law and Justice Major, BA
• Law and Justice Minor
• Law and Justice, MS