This page will help you understand the ways your Criminology, Law and Society degree has helped you to become career-ready. Read more about the skills you have developed studying Criminology, Law and Society, and develop the confidence to talk to others about what you know you can do because of your studies.
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) at George Mason University is the home of the University’s liberal education curriculum. This curriculum focuses on students’ intellectual and personal development, providing them with broad knowledge of the wider world (e.g. science, culture, and society) and subject matter expertise through in-depth study in a specific area of interest.
Employers agree that those who succeed academically within their field, but also possess a broad knowledge base in other areas, are more desirable employees. The education CHSS provides for all students, helps them develop necessary transferable skills such as communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and skills in real-world settings.
CHSS drives our community forward in advancing cutting-edge research, impactful service, and critical competencies for today's global and knowledge-based economy. A CHSS education is essential in preparing Mason students to navigate complexity, diversity, and change.
Adapted from “What Is a Liberal Education?” Association of American Colleges & Universities. https://www.aacu.org/leap/what-is-a-liberal-education.
We are a dynamic department with a mix of world-renowned scholars and professionals from the criminal justice system with extensive real-world experience. Our mission is to provide you with a strong foundation in a liberal arts education through focused study on the justice system. We aim to develop in you a critical understanding of the criminal justice system and how that system relates to broader ideas and ideals of justice, equality and human rights. Our goal is to encourage students to go beyond narrow technical topics to grasp the larger role of the criminal justice system in society. Our graduates should have a broad perspective on the justice system, as well as the competence needed to compete effectively and advance in their chosen field, be it criminal justice, human services, homeland security, or graduate study in the social sciences in law.