Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

The American Criminal Justice System is composed of police, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice at the local, state, tribal and federal levels. These components function separately and together, with the majority of activities occurring at the local level. The criminal justice program seeks to prepare our graduates for careers in all sectors of the justice system with an emphasis on leadership, ethics, analytical skills and effective written and verbal communication.

For more information about degree requirements, visit the NSU catalog.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Develop an understanding of the issues surrounding the administration of justice in the United States.
2. Develop an understanding of the origin, organization and function of American law.
3. Develop an understanding of the relationship between the US Constitution and the Criminal Justice System.
4. Impart knowledge of criminal law and procedure.
5. Impart knowledge of crime and correctional theory.
6. Conduct research in the major components of the Criminal Justice System and describe the findings.
7. Develop critical analysis and writing skills.
8. Impart knowledge of the principles of ethics and social and cultural diversity.

There are no options for this degree.

Note:  Please refer to Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program for complete information concerning the Accelerated Degree Program.  Refer to the current Graduate Catalog for master’s degree requirements.

IMPORTANT:

• Students admitted to the Accelerated B.S. Criminal Justice to M.S. Criminal Justice degree program will complete up to 12 hours of graduate level credit to apply toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.
• Students may not receive credit toward the bachelor’s degree for both the undergraduate and the paired graduate-level course. A student completing an undergraduate course and the paired graduate-level course will only receive credit for one course toward the bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum grade of C is required for all 5000 level graduate courses.
• Students who do not follow the approved degree plan may become ineligible to continue in the accelerated degree program. 
• Prior to completing the undergraduate degree, if the undergraduate GPA, graduate GPA and/or overall GPA fall below a 3.00, the student becomes ineligible to continue in the ADP.
• Students may withdraw from an approved accelerated degree pathway.  Graduate credit hours completed prior to the student withdrawing or becoming ineligible to continue in the ADP apply toward the undergraduate degree only. 

A minor is required for the Criminal Justice major.

There are no certifications related to this degree.