General Information

Criminal Justice Program

The criminal justice degree program is multidisciplinary, focusing primarily on functions and responsibilities of crime control agencies of law enforcement, prosecution, courts and corrections, including parole and juvenile aftercare programs. Degree offerings include a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. The soon to be Pre-Law undergraduate minor (is in its proposal stage), will be available to all disciplines. In both programs (B.S, M.S.) the Department stresses academic excellence and is a member of the American Criminal Justice Association—Lambda Alpha Epsilon.

How to apply for admission

All correspondence concerning undergraduate admissions to CSU should be addressed to

Director of Admissions
Coppin State University
2500 West North Ave.
Baltimore, Maryland 21216

Students and parents are encouraged to visit the Coppin State University campus and the Department of Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement.

Dr. Dilip K. Das
Criminal Justice Department
Coppin State University
2500 West North Ave.
Baltimore, Maryland 21216
(410) 951-3044

Our Faculty

A highly qualified student oriented faculty comprise the criminal justice program. Moreover, faculty members hold advanced degrees from leading universities throughout the United States and have considerable practical, teaching, research, and service experience. The students’ interests and needs are the faculty’s most important concerns. Faculty are actively involved with students through collegiate and community activities.

Rewarding Career Opportunities

• The study of Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge to enable entry into a variety of positions requiring insight into law enforcement and corrections.
• Career opportunities exist in many areas of the Criminal Justice System. Among the most popular are local, state and federal law enforcement; juvenile and adult corrections, both institutional and community based; pre-trial release; business and industrial security; and court, police and correctional management and administration.
• Aside from direct entry into professional positions, the study of criminal justice can be an excellent strategy for one’s preparation for graduate study in various disciplines. Many department graduates continue advanced studies in criminal justice at Coppin State University, in pursuit of the M.S. Degree in Criminal Justice.
• Beginning salaries for recent graduates vary with the position, locale, and the student.

Internship and Cooperative Education

• Completing an internship in a criminal justice or criminal justice related agency is required for the B.S. Degree. Such opportunities are also available to students completing only a minor in criminal justice.
• Internship opportunities offer firsthand professional training through observation and exposure, as the intern works with criminal justice agency/ related agency practitioners.
• Students who meet the qualifications may apply for participation in Coppin State University’s Cooperative Education program. This program offers either paid or non-paid internships, or even off campus work study positions at various criminal justice/criminal justice related agencies.

Career Services

Since there is more to obtaining employment or seeking graduate or law school admission than simply having a college degree, faculty take special interest and pride in assisting students to achieve their objectives following graduation. The University’s Career Development Center also provides excellent assistance in helping graduates to secure employment.