The Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Florida offers an undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice. The program is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of crime and society’s control mechanisms, as well as to prepare them for professional careers in criminal justice and related agencies. As a multidisciplinary field of study, criminal justice incorporates the substance and perspectives of psychology, sociology, political science, and law. The department also provides an opportunity for an internship experience in various criminal justice settings, which gives students the opportunity to affirm their career decision as they relate class material, presentations and discussions to practical issues. Many students also use the degree as preparation for graduate school.
