CU Denver School of Public Affairs: Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Core courses prepare students for the evolving fields of criminology and criminal justice • Tailored to your interests through your electives, internship and optional tracks in law enforcement and victims and victim services • Designed for maximum flexibility for your busy schedule – online, face-to-face and hybrid classes • Taught by nationally renowned faculty and expert practitioners • Extensive network of alumni and partner organizations plus a dedicated career services specialist

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REQUIRED COURSES • Criminology and Criminal Justice: An Overview

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• Criminological Theory • Research Methods

WAYS TO LEARN

• Statistics for Criminal Justice

In person, online, hybrid

• Corrections • Law Enforcement • Courts and Judicial Process • Understanding the Social World • Plus 5 electives including a Criminal Justice internship

APPLICATION DEADLINE

AVAILABLE AREAS OF CONCENTRATION • Law Enforcement • Victims and Victim Services

FALL July 31

CAREERS BA in Criminal Justice graduates are leaders and change-makers, working in positions as varied as: • Crime Analyst • Intelligence Officer

SPRING December 31

• State Trooper • Police Officer • Criminal Investigator • Corrections Officer • Customs Agent • FBI Agent

SUMMER May 31

• Probation Officer • Lawyer • Substance Abuse Counselor • Victim Services Specialist Last updated in June 2022.

Application deadlines subject to change.

For more information, publicaffairs.ucdenver.edu/bacj publicaffairs.ucdenver.edu/admission Or contact spa.admissions@ucdenver.edu | 303-315-2560