Welcome to the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice

With a degree from FAU's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice, you can pursue a career in law enforcement, investigation, forensics, intelligence analysis, victim advocacy, corrections, policy, cybersecurity and the private sector. In other words, your Criminal Justice degree will open more doors than you can imagine for careers focused on prevention, investigation, justice and community safety.

See your possibilities.

After you graduate from FAU's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice, you can pursue a career in mental health, healthcare, children and family services, schools, community organizations, advocacy, policy and nonprofit or government agencies. Your Social Work degree will inspire and prepare you for a rewarding career supporting individuals and families, strengthening communities and advancing societal well-being.

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With impressively high graduation and student retention rates, financial aid options, a wraparound approach to academic advising and numerous ways to build community with your peers, the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice prioritizes your success each step of the way so you can stay on track.

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Yes, there are 14 scholarship opportunities within the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice. Explore your options.

Yes, FAU's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice offers our bachelor and master's degree students real-life experiences in agencies throughout South Florida, from Vero Beach to Miami, through our practicum placement program.

Florida Atlantic's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice has a Criminal Justice Summer Camp for high school teens. Two sessions are offered every year. Learn more about the camps.