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Bachelor of Science

Criminal Justice

Study law, policing, corrections, and investigation, and prepare to serve and protect your community.

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  • DegreeB.S. in Criminal Justice
  • Credit hours121
  • DepartmentSocial Sciences
  • FormatOn campus · Online
About the Program

Justice, studied with purpose.

The Department of Social Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, available on campus and online.

  • Know the systemUnderstand law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
  • Think criticallyAnalyze the forces that shape crime and society.
  • Use researchApply social research and statistics to real issues.
  • Serve with ethicsBuild the skills and values to serve diverse communities.
What You’ll Study

Your courses at a glance.

The major

Built for future officers, investigators, and advocates.

Criminology, criminal law, procedure, investigation, and corrections. 42 credit hours in the major.

  • Criminology
  • Foundations of Criminal Law I–II
  • Criminal Procedures
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Criminal Justice Practicum
See major requirements
  • CJT 201 Criminology
  • CJT 206 Introduction to Law Enforcement
  • CJT 208 Introduction to Corrections
  • CJT 211 Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • CJT 301 Criminal Procedures
  • CJT 302 Foundations of Criminal Law I
  • CJT 303 Foundations of Criminal Law II
  • CJT 304 Criminal Investigation
  • CJT 405 Theories of Punishment
  • CJT 411 Criminal Justice Practicum
  • SSC 207 Introduction to Substance Abuse
  • SSC 408 Juvenile Delinquency
  • SSC 416 Social Research
  • SSC 418 Social Statistics

121 total credit hours. Online students follow the same requirements. Full requirements and four-year plans are in the Academic Catalog.

Hands-On Learning

Learn it by doing it.

  • Senior yearPracticumHands-on experience in the Criminal Justice Practicum.
  • MajorInvestigationLearn the methods of criminal investigation.
  • MajorResearch & statisticsSocial Research and Social Statistics.
  • FormatOnline optionComplete the degree online, with the same requirements.
Where It Can Lead

Careers Criminal Justice majors pursue.

Explore real career paths, with pay and job outlook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Career information comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook. Some careers require graduate or professional degrees, certification, or licensure.

Faculty & Contact

Questions about Criminal Justice?

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Start your justice career at Allen.

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