Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
A major in Criminal Justice will provide a conceptual understanding of criminal justice institutions and processes, theories of crime and punishment, criminal law, and social science research methods through its core courses.
Rather than training individuals for a particular occupation through instruction in specific vocational skills, the program offers a broad, liberal education focused on the cultivation of analytical and creative thought and on the ability to read, write, and speak effectively.
For those interested in a major in criminal justice, go to our Degree Check Sheets web page for a detailed list of course requirements.
Special admission requirements: To declare a major in political science, criminal justice, or international studies, students – including transfer students – must have earned a GPA of at least 2.50 in all prior college work. First semester students who wish to declare a major in one of the above programs must have an ACT composite score of at least 21 or an SAT score of at least 990.
For additional information, refer to the catalog of your entry year by clicking here.
Students interested in pursuing this degree online should contact Educational Outreach at NKUOnline@nku.edu for more information.