Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Select from a wide range of minors, allowing you to explore interests or make use of prior credits. Suggested minors for Criminal Justice include:

• Police Studies
• Psychology
• Homeland Security

You can also choose from numerous undergraduate certificates in specialty areas that complement and enhance your major as you work toward your degree. Suggested certificates for Criminal Justice include:

• Correctional Intervention Strategies
• Youth Services
• Intelligence Studies

View the full list of certificates available for completion as you earn your degree

EKU’s online criminal justice degree combines the professional skills of specialized areas of criminal justice with the analytical skills needed to help you enhance your qualifications and pursue more challenging responsibilities in criminal justice agencies and organizations.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of police and detectives is projected to grow 5 percent from 2018 to 2028, and employment of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists is projected to grow 3 percent from 2018 to 2028.  

Job Opportunities Include:

• Victims advocate
• Crime analyst
• Court administrator
• Police officer
• Border patrol agent
• FBI agent
• Case manager
• Correctional officer
• Counselor
• Bailiff
• Pretrial services officer
• Parole officer
• Adult probation officer
• Juvenile probation officer