Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science

College of Social And Behavioral Sciences
Program Details
Earn a degree that explores the criminal justice system and how it works to uphold the law. The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice provides the foundation needed to understand how to keep societies safe while advancing justice and equality.
This program begins with traditional public administration courses that impart skills in leadership, ethics, and public management. You will explore the core criminal justice institutions – police, courts, and corrections – and examine how these institutions interact with public policy and society. Throughout the program, courses examine inequalities that arise across the criminal justice system and how to address them.
Graduates of the criminal justice program are well-positioned for careers within law enforcement, courts, and corrections and within the larger public and nonprofit sectors. Upon completing this degree, you will be prepared to think critically in an increasingly complex and politicized society.
This College of Social and Behavioral Sciences major requires a minor (or double major).
Completing an internship is required as part of this degree program. This internship may be completed virtually or in person.
*Residents of some U.S. Territories may not be eligible. Please see our Eligibility & State Authorization page for more information.
Courses
The core curriculum for this program includes:
Outcomes
Skills
Earning your Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice will build core skills, including:
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Ethical decision making
- Research
- Communication
- Time management
- Self-motivation
- Digital literacy
- Professionalism
- Work ethic
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program will be prepared to pursue the following careers:
- Homicide Detective
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Police Officer
- State Trooper
- Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Agent
- Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Agent
- Homeland Security Professional
- Secret Service Agent
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agent
- Border Patrol Agent
- Lawyer
- Corrections Officer
- Victim Advocate
- Forensic Science Technician, Accountant, or Psychologist