Program Overview

Criminal Justice Degree

Overview

The University of North Texas offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice that empowers students with the knowledge and skills needed to create just and safe communities. The program prepares students for challenging careers in public sector law enforcement, corrections, court-related employment, nonprofits, and private sector loss prevention and corporate security and investigative work.

Program Details

• Program Type: Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
• Format: On Campus, Online
• Estimated Time to Complete: 4 years
• Credit Hours: 120

Why Earn a Criminal Justice Degree?

The Department of Criminal Justice is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The faculty is comprised of nationally recognized scholars focusing on interdisciplinary solutions to the complex problems of crime and disorder, contributing to a just and safe community.

Curriculum

The curriculum educates students in the theoretical, practical, and empirical aspects of criminal justice in preparation for their potential career or graduate studies. The coursework addresses a wide variety of subjects, including:

• Criminal justice and public policy
• Criminal law and procedure
• Criminological theory
• Ethical and diversity issues in criminal justice
• History of crime and justice in the United States
• Police, courts, and correctional systems
• Research methods

Marketable Skills

• Leadership ability
• Oral and written communication
• Law and policy awareness
• Information collection, analysis, and interpretation
• Teamwork

Career Outlook

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice at the University of North Texas can lay the groundwork for becoming a:

• Law enforcement officer
• Court administrator
• Probation or parole officer
• Crime and intelligence analyst
• Correctional treatment expert
• Victim's advocate
• Policy analyst
• Social service provider
• Loss prevention officer
• Fraud investigator
• Corporate security administrator

Courses

• Diversity Issues in Criminal Justice (3 hrs)
• Police Systems (3 hrs)
• Correctional Systems (3 hrs)
• Criminology (3 hrs)
• Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice (3 hrs)
• Crime and Justice in the United States (3 hrs)

Related Programs

• Criminal Justice Policy and Administration M.S.
• Criminal Justice Theory and Research M.S.

Department and College

• Department of Criminal Justice
• College of Health and Public Service

Location

• Chilton Hall 265
• 1155 Union Circle, Denton, Texas

Additional Information

The University of North Texas offers a comprehensive education in Criminal Justice, preparing students for a wide range of careers in the field. With a strong focus on teaching, research, and service, the Department of Criminal Justice is committed to excellence and providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed.