Criminal Justice Studies Degree
Explore the causes and impact of criminal behavior and prepare to play a key role in administering criminal justice.
The B.S. in Criminal Justice Studies prepares you to serve as an agent of change in our justice system. From law enforcement to community safety to juvenile justice issues, you’ll be ready to tackle some of our nation’s most pressing challenges.
- Program type:
- Major
- Format:
- On Campus or Online
- Est. time to complete:
- 4 years
- Credit hours:
- 120
Why earn a Criminal Justice bachelor's degree?
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice at UND
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Study with faculty who have doctoral degrees from some of the top criminal justice programs in the world.
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Gain real-world experience in areas like juvenile probation, law enforcement and law through local, regional and national internships and other experiential learning.
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Join the UND Criminal Justice Association, Native Americans into Criminal Justice Association or Alpha Phi Sigma, the national Criminal Justice Honor Society.
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Ranked as a Top 50 criminal justice degree according to Successful Student.
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Raise your grades by getting free academic support at UND. We offer individual tutoring sessions, along with specialized writing and math support programs.
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Established in 1974, the Department of Criminal Justice provides bachelor, undergraduate minor, and law programs in criminal justice.
What can you do with a Criminal Justice degree?
Criminal Justice Degree Classes
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Online Criminal Justice Degree
Military Friendly® School
UND is a top college for military affiliates. In fact, 1 in 7 students are veterans, active duty, spouses, or military dependents.
- Dedicated Support Services: You’ll have access to the Veteran & Military Services office, where you can get personalized help with VA benefits, advising, scholarships, and counseling resources.
- Military Affiliated Peer Support (MAPS): At UND, you’ll find peer student support staff ready to guide you, offer encouragement, and connect you with the resources you need to achieve your academic and personal goals.
- ROTC Programs: If you’re looking to grow as a leader, UND’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs provide you with hands-on leadership training and the opportunity to build lasting camaraderie.
- Priority Registration: Individuals using VA funding benefit from priority course registration, ensuring you can build a schedule that fits your other commitments.
- Spouse Support: UND is ranked in the Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Schools, reflecting our strong support for spouses through flexible degree programs, advising and a welcoming campus culture.
FAQs
A degree in Criminal Justice opens the door to a diverse range of career paths – in policing, courts, corrections, victim services, juvenile justice, intervention/prevention, and more. Graduates can explore roles including police officer, detective, probation/parole officer, correctional officer, victim advocate, crime scene investigator, program manager, data analyst, court support specialist, and security specialist, each offering unique contributions to the field of criminal justice and public safety.
Certainly! A criminal justice degree offers a broad spectrum of career opportunities that extend well beyond law enforcement and policing. Graduates can venture into fields such as legal services, security, investigations, corrections, social work, victim services, juvenile justice, and intervention/prevention. There are various roles in both government agencies and private sector firms.
Yes, a Criminal Justice degree can be a valuable foundation for law school. It provides a solid understanding of legal systems and processes, causes of crime, and how the justice system operates, making it a suitable choice for individuals aspiring to become lawyers or pursue legal professions. Here at UND criminal justice majors are also eligible to pursue an accelerated 3+3 law track to earn the bachelor’s degree and law degree in 6 years.
Pursuing Justice
When asked about it, Chandon Pierre didn't pause. Instead, he spoke with conviction, his past inspiring his dream to make a difference.
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