Criminal Justice

Majors

• Criminal Justice, B.S. -  Course Catalog Major Requirements |  Download Plan of Study
  • With a greater emphasis on the study of forensics, this degree focuses on crime theories, research methods, criminal justice systems, law enforcement, court processes and proceedings, and corrections. 
  • Also available online through Francis Worldwide
• Francis Worldwide: Criminal Justice, A.S. - Course Catalog Major Requirements 
  • 100% online program through Francis Worldwide. This degree will help police officers and other law enforcement professionals with a more complete understanding of the entire justice system and will help you prepare for promotions and changes in rank.

Minors:

• Business -  Course Catalog Major Requirements
• Communications - Course Catalog Major Requirements
• Criminal Justice - Course Catalog Major Requirements
• Cyber Security Administration - Course Catalog Major Requirements
• Forensic Science - Course Catalog Major Requirements
• Psychology - Course Catalog Major Requirements
• Sociology - Course Catalog Major Requirements

Concentration

• Pre-Law - Course Catalog Major Requirements

Internships

You'll complete a for-credit internship as part of the major, so you'll earn credits and real-world experience at the same time. Multiple internships are encouraged, and up to 12 credits can be earned through internships.

We have an Internship Coordinator to assist you in finding an internship that is right, whether with an agency close to SFU so the internship can be done during the fall or spring semesters, or something close to home to be completed over the summer.

Students complete internships with State or Local Police Forces, County Courthouses, Victim Advocacy Agencies, Probation and Parole Offices, and the State and Federal Bureau of Prisons. Whatever area of Criminal Justice interests you, we'll help you to find a partner agency to gain experience and build your skills as a future Criminal Justice professional.

List of 20 Jobs You Can Get with a Criminal Justice Degree

1. Probation Officer
2. Forensic Science Technician
3. Police Officer
4. Corrections Officer
5. Private Detective
6. Fish and Game Warden
7. Security Guard
8. State Trooper
9. Crime Scene Investigator
10. Computer Forensics Specialist
11. Fraud Investigator
12. CIA Agent
13. US Postal Inspector
14. Immigration and Customs
15. Enforcement Agent
16. Blood Spatter Analyst
17. Homicide Detective
18. DEA Agent
19. Secret Service Agent
20. US Marshal

Source:  Criminal Justice Degree Schools, Downloaded on January 8, 2019: Retrieved from the Internet: https://www.criminaljusticedegreeschools.com/criminal-justice-degrees/jobs/. (Visited January 9, 2019)

What alumni are saying about our program...

• “The faculty will go great lengths to get you where you want to be and support you on your decisions … They’re willing to open their office for you at any time.”
• “The classes were always fascinating, as were the discussions that took place in class.”
• “I feel I have become a much deeper thinker, as well as a better person.”
• “I definitely look at society differently. The major broadened my horizons.”