Criminal Justice – Major, Minor
Earn a Bachelor's or Minor Degree in Criminal Justice. Learn the practical and theoretical application of the Criminal Justice system from experienced practitioners.
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.
USU Criminal Justice Faculty
Criminal Justice Tracks
Criminal Justice - Associate Degree
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
Public Safety Commissioner Visits USU, Meets with Criminal Justice Program
Utah State Department of Public Safety Commissioner Jess L. Anderson recently spent a day visiting with students and faculty at Utah State University while discussing careers in law enforcement.
USU to Launch Four-Year Criminal Justice Degrees
Effective this fall, Utah State University will offer a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of science in criminal justice alongside its existing associate degree.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Utah State University offers many options for financial aid, including university level scholarships and aid available to specific colleges and majors.