Criminal Justice (B.S.)
If you have a goal of being a police officer or criminal justice professional, the Bachelor of Science with a major in criminal justice will assist in building a foundation for the career. Interests in research, investigation, problem solving, and the ability to be poised under pressure are key characteristics to being successful in the program.
The Criminal Justice Major will prepare you for a variety of criminal justice positions. The program provides a foundation in police, courts, and corrections. The various criminal justice classes will address improving attention to detail, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, and to communicate clearly, both written and orally. Courses may include in-depth investigations in policing, courts, corrections, or forensics. An internship experience is a requirement.
Degree Type
Campus Availability
Criminal Justice at UNG
Our faculty members have years of experience on the job in criminal justice. As active-practitioners, the program uses "pracademics" which combines the real world experience and practices into academics.
Our faculty were or are currently:
- Police officers
- Detectives
- Judges
- Prosecutors
- Defense attorneys
What Your Journey Might Look Like
The Department of Criminal Justice's Public Safety Academy provides Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) basic law enforcement certification to students who declare a major in Criminal Justice. If you are interested, you can find more information about the Criminal Major with a P.O.S.T. Certification.
Define Your Own College Experience
We're Here for You
At UNG, you're not alone. You have access to licensed therapists and other mental health resources to support your well-being.
Where All Are Welcome
We're all different, and we encourage and empower you to be you. We provide a welcoming environment to celebrate all identities and encourage all to learn from one another.
Find Friends for Life
Members of our fraternities, sororities, and gender-inclusive organizations find friendship in community service & leadership.
Where Can a Major in Criminal Justice Lead You?
At the completion of Criminal Justice program, the student should have a strong foundation of justice principles and skills. The principles cannot only be applied to policing, but other areas in the criminal justice system too.
Where Our Students Have Interned
- Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI)
- Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)
- Crime Scene Unit
- U.S. Marshals Service
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources
- Police Departments and Sheriff's Offices all over Georgia
- White County District Attorney
- More locations
Where Our Students Found Jobs
- Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI)
- Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)
- Crime Scene Unit
- Secret Service
- Crime Scene Unit
- Dunwoody Police Department
- Douglas County DA
- Hall County Sheriff’s Office
- Alpharetta Police Department
- And more
Where Our Students Have Gone to Grad School
- University of North Georgia
- Liberty University
- Regents University
Use the career insights tool to explore different opportunities related to this degree program. Learn about average salary and discover the skills you need to get the job you want.
