Criminal Justice - Galen University
Criminal Justice is a broad, inclusive discipline that draws upon psychology, sociology, law and public administration, and human services.
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Criminal Justice is a broad, inclusive discipline that draws upon psychology, sociology, law and public administration, and human services.
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- galen.edu.bz
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- 13 September 2026
- Last checked
- 14 September 2026
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Criminal Justice at Galen
The Criminal Justice (CRJT) program at Galen is the only program of its kind in Belize. It surveys the contemporary criminal justice system in Belize while comparing and contrasting it with the various systems around the world – from the US to the UK and beyond. Students examine phases of the criminal justice system beginning with crime detection by police, to the handling of the case through the courts, and finally, to the disposition and sentencing of offenders. Issues and characteristics of each phase (police, courts, and corrections) are examined along with identifying the key actors involved at each stage (police, judges, prosecutors, correctional officers, etc.). As such, judges, polic
Sample Course from the Criminal Justice Program
Courses that students will take within our program include:
Celine Barrow
At a very young age, Galen University has taught me to be disciplined, confident, and a great critical thinker. The Criminal Justice Bachelor Degree Program at Galen University is well put together. This program takes a holistic approach to the Criminal Justice System in Belize and the Region. I have learned everything there is to know about the Criminal Justice System – detention, parole, trial, sentence, rehabilitation, etc. So, if you are passionate about the Criminal Justice System as much as I am, this is definitely the program for you. All my professors are professionals themselves, so they can also provide you with real-life examples.Celine Barrow
