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At аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ, the Criminal Justice (CJ) program is committed to providing students with a broad, interdisciplinary understanding of the criminal justice system, grounded in the principles of the social and behavioral sciences. The program fosters critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and analytical skills, while preparing students for meaningful careers across the spectrum of criminal justice professions.

Designed with academic rigor and professional relevance in mind, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s Criminal Justice program offers comprehensive coursework in policing, courts, corrections, forensic investigations, criminology, and homeland security. Students are equipped with both theoretical foundations and practical skills, enabling them to engage thoughtfully with contemporary justice issues and to contribute effectively to the field.

In April 2025, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s bachelor’s degree in criminal justice earned the prestigious Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) Program Endorsement—an honor that signifies adherence to high national standards of academic quality and institutional integrity. This endorsement reflects аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s fulfillment of rigorous ACJS criteria, including curriculum structure, faculty qualifications, student learning outcomes, and programmatic support.

While meeting the ACJS endorsement requirements, the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ CJ program demonstrated its strong commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, affirming its position as a respected and forward-thinking program within the discipline of criminal justice education.

Add a specialization to your аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Criminal Justice degree in the science of Homeland Security. This newly approved program specialization will give you the tools to graduate ready to protect the country from global threats.