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USI campus to reopen, classes resume, January 28

Change is never easy, and we know this is a challenging time as you navigate recent announcements affecting programs and operations at Oakland City University. We want you to know that your educational journey doesn’t have to pause.

At the University of Southern Indiana, we are fully committed to helping you transition seamlessly so you can stay on track with your education journey. We’ve designed this dedicated page specifically for you to explore our programs, access resources, learn about credit transfers and continue your education with minimal interruption.

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Mission, Vision and Outcomes

Criminal Justice Learning Outcomes

Students will be critical and creative thinkers regarding criminal justice issues.

Students will understand the criminal court process and have comprehensive knowledge of criminal law, criminal procedure, and other aspects of justice administration.

Students will understand the correctional process and have comprehensive knowledge of correctional objectives and philosophies, sentencing and correctional practices, and alternative sanctioning policies and procedures.

Students will understand the role of police in American society and have comprehensive knowledge of the interaction between economic, legal, social, and political forces and police behavior.

Students will understand the study of crime, criminals, and criminological theories.

Students will understand the research process and data analysis techniques appropriate to undergraduates in the field of criminal justice.

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