Criminal Justice Studies
Be an agent of change in our justice system.
Graduate ready to enter a law enforcement academy, pursue graduate studies or law school, or make your mark in corrections, courts, law enforcement, government and other careers in criminal justice.
- Program type:
- Minor
- Format:
- On Campus or Online
- Est. time to complete:
- 1-2 years
- Credit hours:
- 21
Why minor in criminal justice?
From enforcing the law to protecting your community to advocating on behalf of victims, criminal justice opens the door to a world of opportunities. A minor in this dynamic field puts you on the front lines of public safety and justice.
An interdisciplinary program that incorporates resources from anthropology and sociology, Criminal Justice Studies at UND integrates a variety of different approaches. You will gain:
- Expertise in many different aspects of law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, and legal reasoning
- A deep understanding of the law, victims, criminal behavior, crime prevention, and social justice
- A broad view of the criminal justice system
Minor in Criminal Justice at UND
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Study with faculty who have doctoral degrees from some of the top programs in the world.
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Gain real-world experience through 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 program according to Successful Student.
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Collaborate with faculty on research projects.
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Be challenged to think creatively and critically.
Criminal Justice Minor Courses
Lead Your Way
Stephanie Clarke is a member of Track & Field, a double major in Psychology and Criminal Justice, and the first in her family to earn a college degree.