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California Lutheran University’s Publication for the College of Arts and Sciences
Chemistry
In the natural and physical sciences, a vital strategy in helping students discover their purpose is to present scenarios in which they can experience the exhilaration of discovery. The moment a young researcher detects that he or she has made a contribution to the unknown—however incremental—the student becomes impassioned and will immediately begin crafting the next logical experiment.
Jason Kingsbury
Assistant Professor
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Cal Lutheran and the Criminology and Criminal Justice department are preparing me for success in my future career by providing a high quality education that includes studying a variety of important subjects within Criminology and Criminal Justice. Some of the most impactful classes I’ve taken in this program are ‘Criminology’, ‘Contemporary Corrections’, ‘Family Violence’, ‘Substance Abuse’, and ‘Deviance in U.S. Society’. All of these classes have provided invaluable knowledge that will be very useful in my career.
Matthew Burciaga '22
Ethnic and Race Studies
Gender, Race, Ethnicity and Crime
This course examines the impact of gender, race, ethnicity and class in the criminal justice system. You will also examine the perception of minority groups as offenders and victims.