University of Baltimore College of Public Affairs BS in Criminal Justice
University of Baltimore College of Public Affairs

University of Baltimore College of Public Affairs

BS in Criminal Justice

Baltimore, USA

BSc

English

Sep 2026

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The BS in Criminal Justice program covers various aspects of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, legal studies, and corrections. It aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of crime and societal responses to criminal behavior. The program often includes practical experiences through internships and discussions on current legal issues.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths in the field, such as law enforcement officer, probation officer, private investigator, and criminal analyst. The degree may also serve as a foundation for further studies in law or public policy.

Get your start to a successful career in criminal justice with our certified bachelor's program. Understanding crime, its prevention, and the research and analysis involved in criminal justice organizations and administration can prepare you for an exciting, challenging career. Get your start in our bachelor's program in Criminal Justice.

Your courses will delve into the fundamentals of criminal justice—its organization and administration, criminological theory, and research design and analysis—and you'll explore these concepts through projects in Advanced Criminal Justice Studies. You can customize your studies by integrating interdisciplinary coursework from related fields like psychology, government, and information technology. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in an internship at an agency related to your professional goals. Our undergraduate program will prepare you for a career in fields that span law enforcement (at the federal, state, and local levels), corrections, and juvenile justice, as well as a variety of investigative, service, and administrative careers in the public and private sectors.