A criminal justice degree can open up a range of opportunities for those who want to pursue a career in law enforcement, criminal justice, or other related fields. Here are some ways a criminal justice degree can help your career.Read More

Matt Ayres completed his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice online from Eastern Kentucky University. Matt is a Police Sergeant for the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport Police Department. He recently shared his thoughts about his EKU Online experience.Read More

From Andy Griffith to Olivia Benson, we as a society have become fascinated with crime and law enforcement. Criminal justice careers have seen an influx of interest as a result of these mainstream depictions. The duties of these jobs appear to be more accessible and exciting than ever as many people become more familiar with...Read More

Eastern Kentucky University is consistently recognized as a leading provider of criminal justice education due to the comprehensive curriculum taught by esteemed faculty. EKU’s online criminal justice program begins with core courses on criminal justice ethics, criminology, criminal justice research, and criminal justice statistics. Then, students can determine their own educational pathway by choosing from...Read More

Consistently recognized as a leading university in criminal justice education, EKU’s 100% online criminal justice bachelor’s degree was ranked no. 6 in the nation according to Intelligent. Reviewers assessed 207 universities and colleges along with 323 education programs in order to establish the top 60 best online criminal justice degree programs. EKU’s program earned the accolade of “Best...Read More

Dominique Blessin started college ten years ago, but she dropped out after only a few weeks. Now that she is enrolled in the EKU Online criminal justice degree program, she knows this time is different. This time, she’s earning her degree for herself and her two kids. She knows the value of an education, and...Read More

The online degree programs at Eastern Kentucky University are fourth in the nation for criminal justice according to an evaluation done by College Affordability Guide.Read More

Criminal justice in the United States is not represented by a single organization or institution. Rather, it is broken down into a three pillar system including law enforcement, the courts and corrections.Read More

Criminal justice is the three pillared system by which our society handles crime and rehabilitation. The careers that make up the criminal justice system are diverse, rewarding and offer individuals the opportunity to effect meaningful change in their communities, as well as at the state and federal level.Read More

When you mention that you are a criminal justice major most people instinctively assume that you plan to become a police officer. While it’s a fair assessment — since many criminal justice majors do pursue a long awaited career in law enforcement — criminal justice is a much more diverse field than many people realize....Read More