Sociology – Criminal Justice Emphasis
Earn a Bachelor's of Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice. Learn the practical and theoretical application of the Criminal Justice system from experienced practitioners.
Make a Difference
Criminal Justice is a rapidly expanding field that provides a wide variety of career paths. Because our criminal justice system reflects the realities and concerns of society, the Criminal Justice program draws from a wide variety of academic disciplines such as political science, psychology, history, and sociology.
The Criminal Justice faculty is comprised of both former practitioners with experience in the criminal justice system and research-informed academics. This combination of practical experience and academic experience provides students with a well-rounded understanding of the criminal justice system.
Criminal Justice faculty are located at various USU campuses throughout the state, including Logan, Price, Blanding, and Tooele. Most Criminal Justice courses are offered both through video broadcast and online, allowing students to take courses at one of USU’s statewide campuses or complete their degree entirely online.
Criminal Justice Tracks
Criminal Justice
The associate’s degree in Criminal Justice gives students an educational background of the vast criminal justice system.
Law & Society Area Studies Certificate
The Law and Society Area Studies Certificate provide students an opportunity to emphasize the study of the relationship between law and society from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Peace Officer Standards Training (POST)
The USU Eastern Peace Officer Academy teaches students the basic techniques needed for officers to gain employment with Utah law enforcement agencies.
Program Highlights
Four-year sociology degree now available online
Sociology bachelor's degrees and criminal justice emphasis now available entirely online
USU Eastern Police Academy links to Blanding in a first-of-its-kind program
USU Eastern's Police Officer Academy graduates first class of cadets after the program's expansion to USU Blanding in a new video and hands on format that is the first-of-its-kind.
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
Utah State University offers many options for financial aid, including university level scholarships and aid available to specific colleges and majors.