Criminal
Justice

Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts

As a criminal justice major, you will study professionalism and ethics in criminal justice, law enforcement leadership and much more. Choose between a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science depending on your career goals. These programs help students understand domestic and international politics and law enforcement theory and practice, preparing students for informed and active participation in the political arena and in criminal justice careers.
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As a criminal justice major, you will study professionalism and ethics in criminal justice, law enforcement leadership and much more. Choose between a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science depending on your career goals. These programs help students understand domestic and international politics and law enforcement theory and practice, preparing students for informed and active participation in the political arena and in criminal justice careers.

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Application Deadline

February 1

National Decision Day

May 1

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B.S./B.A. in Criminal Justice

Degree Details

Explore the differences between a B.A and a B.S and find important details about these degree plans.

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Required Hours

University Hours: 56
Major Hours: 42-51
Electives: 21-30

Total Required  128 credit hours*

*Based on track selection

Example Coursework

  • Domestic Violence
  • Search & Seizure
  • Ethics & Professionalism in Criminal Justice
  • Law Enforcement Leadership

Minor Available

Yes! ACU offers a minor in this study. You can learn more about this minor by viewing the catalog or explore all of the minors available at the button below.

UNDERGRADUATE MINORS

Application Deadlines

Early Application Deadline
November 1 

Application Deadline
February 1 

National Decision Day
May 1

Department

Political Science and Criminal Justice

Career Options

Consider the wide range of exciting careers available with a bachelor’s in criminal justice.

Federal, state and local law enforcement
Game warden
Probation/parole services
Correctional career

See more below!

Curriculum

Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

Under the guidance of professional Christian faculty, you will gain an understanding of the justice system and its process, from local to global issues, and how to uphold ethical standards. You will also develop strong writing, research and analytical skills, attractive traits to employers in all industries.

Experiential Learning

Criminal justice majors can take part in a number of co-curricular opportunities, including:

  • Internships at all levels of the government
  • Jack Pope Fellows Program
  • International Justice Mission
  • Various student groups
  • Phi Eta Sigma honor society for freshman majors

Careers

The B.S./B.A. in Criminal Justice offers a wide range of exciting careers, including: 

  • Federal, state and local law enforcement
  • Game warden
  • Probation/parole services
  • Correctional career
  • Law school
  • Victim/witness assistant