About the Program
- Learn about the agencies and organizations involved in criminal proceedings, as well as the thought processes of offenders and victims.
- Take advantage of our nationally-recognized program, and gain hands-on experience through available internships. You can also earn your degree on campus or in a hybrid on-campus/online format.
- The B.A. degree plan includes foreign language classes and fewer science classes. The B.S. degree plan includes additional science classes, but no foreign language requirement.
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Earning your ASU criminal justice degree will prepare you for careers in law enforcement, corrections and probation/parole, crime analysis, the military, homeland security and education, or to apply to law school.
A Minor in Criminal Justice is also available.
Program Faculty
Our faculty stay up to date with current trends and issues throughout the criminal justice system. You can collaborate with them on research projects, and our small class sizes mean you get the individual attention you deserve.
Career Opportunities
The increasing complexity of our criminal justice system is creating a steady growth in career opportunities in law enforcement, the court and corrections systems, victim and child advocacy, education and the law.

Our Courses
Your classes will also draw from subjects like psychology, sociology, biology, political science and management.