Government & Justice

Earn a Bachelor's or Minor Degree in Criminal Justice. Learn the practical and theoretical application of the Criminal Justice system from experienced practitioners.

Expand your perspective and gain knowledge relating to complex global issues. Study language, address problems relating to security, ethnic conflict and human rights, and practice interdisciplinary skills.

Study various aspects of constitutional thought with an emphasis on the U.S. Constitution. Learn about constitutional history, theory and rights and gain an understanding of politics.

Reflect on your role as a citizen of the U.S. and the world and gain an understanding of government, politics, and political philosophy.

The associate’s degree in Criminal Justice gives students an educational background of the vast criminal justice system.

Study the many aspects of political science and prepare to gain licensure to teach social studies.

Become an expert in government and political processes through engagement in meaningful discussion and research

Our accelerated degree program offers undergraduate students the ability to complete their Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Political Science in five years.

Supplement your major and minor studies with an understanding of historical and contemporary causes of conflicts and efforts to create peace.

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.

The USU Eastern Peace Officer Academy teaches students the basic techniques needed for officers to gain employment with Utah law enforcement agencies.

Develop foundational knowledge related to these disciplines by studying the principal texts that define them.

Master skills of critical thinking and clear writing while learning how to understand different perspectives. Develop effective communication skills, solve problems, and dive into the human condition.