Truett-McConnell College in Cleveland has been approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges for a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, which will be offered beginning this fall.
“The new Criminal Justice degree will be the first degree that will be offered as part of the new government division at Truett-McConnell,” said Truett-McConnell Associate Professor of Law and Government, Dr. Joseph Wiegand. “We want to prepare individuals who feel called to public service…who will serve the public in a government role.”
The idea of offering a B.S. in Criminal Justice came to fruition when Wiegand joined the school in 2013. Because of his background in law and government, Wiegand was tasked with heading up the new program.
“I would like our program to be noted not only for the highest academic quality but also for the character and integrity of our graduates. Whether they are serving as a police officer, first responder, or government official, I hope the world sees a solid Christian worldview displayed in all our graduates,” Wiegand added.
After completing the 129 credit hours required to earn the degree, students will be equipped to pursue a variety of careers in the criminal justice field, according to a press release from the college.
“We plan to prepare graduates to serve at the local level as well as the federal level including the FBI, CIA, ICE, among other divisions,” Wiegand said. “Additionally, the degree is structured in a way that, if the individual wants to go on for graduate work, they should have the background needed to enter a graduate program.”
To learn more about this degree, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at [email protected].
