College of Arts & Sciences

From the very first ‘Intro to Criminal Justice' course to the final ‘Criminal Justice Capstone’ course, my interest and conviction for pursuing a career in this field have only been reinvigorated with every course, experiential learning opportunity, and interaction with the diverse group of educators, guest lecturers and working professionals that I’ve had the pleasure to engage with. This department provided me with many opportunities to take agency over my learning experiences while offering support and guidance to forge the path that best fits my needs.

I most enjoyed having the opportunity to shadow in a multitude of grades as a part of my IES major at Cal Lutheran. It helped prepare me for a career in education by exposing me to the unique needs of children at different educational stages. It was an amazing experience because it helped me discover what grade I am most passionate about. I also was able to shadow multiple teachers and learn what teaching style aligned with my own educational values.

I wanted to be a Sports Management major because I have always loved watching and playing sports. My whole life has revolved around sports, whether it was watching my brother play or when I played. I played softball for 7 years and stopped after high school because I wanted to focus on school and my future. I was able to coach for two years and learned about the behind the scenes of softball. This motivated me to want to learn more about sports management and the different positions behind it. When I graduate, I want to work with Major League baseball, whether it is with a specific team or just MLB in general.