Getting a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice can help you start a career in police work, legal professions, or crime prevention. It also gives you a better understanding of how the criminal justice system works, helping you make a difference in your community. By following a recommended sequence of courses this pathway can be completed in eight semesters. Start your journey toward obtaining your degree today.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Program at a Glance
Major
Criminal Justice
Degree
Bachelor of Science
124
Credit Hours
Ways to Learn:
On-Campus
GHC Online
GHC@Night
Pursue Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice majors desire to learn about law enforcement and the legal system, through academic and practical means. They want to understand and apply laws in fair and just ways to address criminal behavior to improve society.
- Criminal Justice courses require written and critical thinking skills. Behavioral Science courses equip majors to recognize why humans engage in particular behaviors. Elementary Statistics equips majors to analyze data sets (economic, population, etc.).
- Criminal Justice courses are delivered through GHC online (2000-level) and through eMajor (3000 & 4000 levels. eMajor is an online USG collective). Core Curriculum courses can be completed either on campus or online.
- GHC’s bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and gaining the educational credentials to advance in a career in law enforcement or attend law school.
Start your journey toward a career in Criminal Justice
- Law enforcement at local, state, and federal agencies
- Graduate School
- Law School
