Criminal Justice, B.A.

NLU’s Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice degree is designed for those wishing to enter the field of criminal justice or advance within it. The program, along with the fulfillment of additional federal, state, county or municipal requirements, prepares graduates to serve in law enforcement, courts or corrections systems, or to work in related private industries. The coursework offers a thorough overview of criminal justice and allows students to select a major in either criminal justice administration or forensic social justice. The program is conveniently offered in both online only and face-to-face formats.

Program Details:

• Requires 180 QH, including 60 QH of General Education, for completion 
• Requires a minimum grade of “C” in Core and major courses
• Credit by examination, portfolio and proficiency are accepted for general education and elective credit 
• Requires ECT – English Competency Test OR completing LAE 101 and LAE 102 at NLU with a grade of “C” or better
• Students must select a major in either Criminal Justice Administration OR Forensic Social Justice

Required Courses

Communications

Humanities

Fine Arts

Quantitative Reasoning

Physical and Life Sciences

Social Sciences

Behavioral Science

Core Courses

Criminal Justice Administration Major

Choose 30 QH from the courses below or other criminal justice related courses under advisement:

Forensic Social Justice Major

Choose 30 QH from the courses below or other courses under advisement: