The major in criminal justice is an interdisciplinary course of study designed to provide students with an understanding of the key components of the current criminal justice system in the United States.
A solid grounding in constitutional and criminal law, major theoretical schools in a variety of disciplines, and current trends in the field, along with a hands on internship component will allow students to develop an understanding of this complex system. This program of study will help prepare graduates for a variety of entry-level positions in the criminal justice field (local, state, and federal) corrections, and the courts.
Course length
124 semester hours
Degree requirements for the B.A. in criminal justice include eight hours in courses at the 2000-level or higher with an ART, ECM, FRE, GER, HEB, HIS, SPA, or THE prefix, or their transferred equivalents. Degree requirements for the B.S. in criminal justice include eight hours in courses at the 2000-level or higher with a BIO, CHM, or MAT prefix, or their transferred equivalents.
1
Police Officer
2
Detective
3
Criminal or Private Investigator
4
Forensics Worker
We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access. Speak with an enrollment advisor to see what payment option you may qualify for.
$377 per credit hour
* Plus an additional $75 technology fee