College Catalog
For more information about courses for the Justice and Policy Studies Department, visit the online, searchable College Catalog. The Undergraduate Catalog also includes academic department and major information, academic regulations and resources, admission standards and requirements, and tuition, fees, and financial aid information.
Majors and Minors
"I have seen how many students, especially those of color and women, have been able to create their own space in and around campus."
- Criminal Justice Master’s: The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice is ideal for criminal justice professionals who are ready to advance their career, as well as undergraduate students who plan to earn an advanced degree. It is the only Criminal Justice graduate program in the Triad. Uniformed officers receive a 10 percent discount on tuition.
- Community and Justice Studies Major: The bachelor of arts in Community and Justice Studies focuses on policies and strategies used by public service and community-based organizations in the context of local, national, and global political and economic contexts. It requires 40 semester hours.
- Criminal Justice Major: The bachelor of science in Criminal Justice focuses on policies and the history and problems of the American criminal justice system. It requires 40 semester hours.
- Community Studies Minor: The Community Studies minor focuses on community building, a field that studies how societal institutions systematically undermine respect and authenticity among a community’s citizens, and strategies for developing trust and power among people to address the issues affecting their lives. It requires 16 semester hours.
- Criminal Justice Minor: The Criminal Justice minor provides non-majors the opportunity to pursue an interest in criminal justice. It introduces students to the complexity of making legal decisions in a moral context. It requires 16 semester hours.
- Interpersonal Communications Minor: The Interpersonal Communications minor engages students in the study of intrapersonal and interpersonal communication processes and styles. It requires 16 semester hours.
- Organizational Communications Minor: The Organizational Communications minor focuses on methods of communication within organizations and how those methods affect the performance and morale of employees, as well as their impact on teamwork. It requires 16 semester hours.
- Elon Law Program: Guilford partners with Elon University Law School to offer an accelerated program to students who are interested in a legal career.
Awards and Scholarships
- JPS Academic Honors for Community and Justice Studies
- JPS Academic Honors for Criminal Justice
- JPS Community Service Award
- JPS Barton Parks Community and Justice Award, which “honors a graduating senior with demonstrated extraordinary community service, exemplary leadership and innovation in responding to social justice issues, and an understanding of justice grounded in the perspectives of local communities"
Justice and Policy Studies News and Events
Reforming the Future
Reforming the FutureA passionate advocate, Community and Justice Studies major Haydyn Foulke ’22 looks forward to serving on the 2020-21 FCNL Advocacy Corps.
Freedom Fellow
Freedom FellowCriminal Justice and International Studies double major Nema Kodio ’22 is one of only 30 people selected worldwide for the Freedom Builders Fellowship.
Leading by Example
Leading by ExampleCommunity and Justice Studies and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies double major Mattie Schaefer ’20, shares their story of growth and success as a campus leader.
Finding Her Forte
Finding Her ForteIncoming first-year student Madeyson Dyce ’24 looks forward to living out her dream of attending Guilford College and changing lives for the better
Voice for the Voiceless
Voice for the VoicelessCommunity and Justice Studies major Mariam Sheriff ’23 dedicated her summer to uplifting communities with 10For10 and plans to spend her career advocating for social justice.
Serving and Learning
Serving and LearningFor Psychology and Criminal Justice double major Jess Castaneda ’23, Guilford College is the perfect place to live out her passion for service while receiving an outstanding education.
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