Is Criminal Justice a Good Major?

Criminal justice is a good major if you’re interested in law, public safety or social justice. It offers diverse career paths in law enforcement, legal fields, corrections and policy, while building critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Published on Jul 14, 2025

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Approved and verified accurate by the Assistant Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences on June 2, 2025.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Grand Canyon University. Any sources cited were accurate as of the publish date.

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