Department of Criminal Justice
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Mission: Prepare students to be ethical and effective members of the criminal justice system by introducing them to the research-based knowledge and practical skills needed to promote public safety, quality of life, and restorative justice in the diverse communities they will serve.
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Criminal Justice Learning Communities
Interested in finding people who are like you to become your friends? Want to be successful in your coursework at Minnesota State University, Mankato?
Job Opportunities
Check out current job opportunities in the criminal justice field
Criminal Justice Career & Internship Fair
The Department of Criminal Justice hosts a Criminal Justice Career and Internship Fair each year with a variety of employers in the criminal justice fields.
Criminal Justice Graduate Programs
The Department of Criminal Justice is launching an M.S. in Criminal Justice and a Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Leadership starting January 2024.
Pre-Law
The Pre-Law program at Minnesota State Mankato is a pre-major, which means that it is done in conjunction with another academic major. Pre-majors do not have a set curriculum, although there are some courses that are recommended in preparing for law school.
Let's Talk CJ Podcast
Join the Department of Criminal Justice as they explore a variety of hot topics related to courses, programs and majors in the department.
Faculty and Staff
Learn more about the Criminal Justice faculty and staff.
Study Abroad
Learn about other nations' justice systems and responses to terrorism, as well as experience more fun than imaginable by visiting these unique places and meeting new people.
Criminal Justice Career Academy
The Criminal Justice Career Academy is a small learning community of Minnesota high school students taking introductory and foundational criminal justice courses. It is a faculty-led initiative in the Department of Criminal Justice at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Criminal Justice Career and Internship Fair
The Department of Criminal Justice is hosting a Criminal Justice Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, October 6, 2022 in the CSU Ballroom from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Learn about agencies, talk to professionals about full-time and part-time positions, and learn about internships that are available!
Job Opportunities
Job opportunities in Criminal Justice.
Contact Criminal Justice
Contact Criminal Justice with questions or for more information.
