Undergraduate degrees
Do you want to make a career out of standing up for social
justice? Do you want a job in a secure field that makes a difference in the
world? Here in the department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, we share
your passion and will equip you with the skills you’ll need to succeed in the
criminal justice field.
Whether you are interested in law enforcement, corrections, juvenile
justice, or the courts—or if you intend to attend graduate or law
school—explore our undergraduate degree programs in criminal justice to see
which is right for you.
The NAU Academic Catalog is the official source for curriculum-related information for all NAU academic programs and courses, for the given Catalog year. For educational and financial reasons, the University reserves the right to change, at any time, any of the provisions, statements, policies, curricula, procedures, regulations, or fees found in this catalog.
If you are interested in pursuing a career in one of the major areas of the criminal justice system—the courts, corrections, juvenile justice, or law enforcement—or if you want to further your education in law school or graduate school, the BS in Criminology and Criminal Justice will provide you with the knowledge and analytical skills to do so. In this program you will learn about the nature of crime and the purpose, operations, and consequences of the various components of the justice system, in both the United States and abroad.
The online format of the BS in Criminology and Criminal Justice is for students throughout Arizona who are not on the Flagstaff campus. Tucson area students can combine live classes with online.Students applying for the online option must:
- have earned an Associate of Arts Degree in Administration of Justice or Administration of Justice Studies from an accredited Arizona Community College
- have completed the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
Note: Associate of Applied Science Degrees (AAS) do not qualify for this option.NAU offers this specialization leading to a bachelor of applied science (B.A.S.) degree in Criminal Justice - for non-traditional students who have earned the appropriate associate of arts (AA) or associate of applied science (AAS) degrees.
Minor in Criminal Justice
To earn a minor in criminal justice, you must take:
- CCJ 101
- CCJ 250
- 12-18 hours of additional criminal
justice coursework
Note: You can apply up to 9 hours of coursework transferred from
another university to your criminal justice minor. No more than 6 hours of
credit can be earned through independent study (i.e., CCJ 408, CCJ 497, CCJ
485).
Bachelor Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS): Criminal Justice (online)
You may pursue an emphasis in criminal justice with a B.A. or
B.S in Interdisciplinary Studies. To earn credits for a criminal justice
emphasis, you must take:
- CCJ 101
- CCJ 250
- CCJ 345W
- CCJ 450C, CCJ 475C, or CCJ 480C
- 9 additional hours of criminal
justice coursework approved by the department
- 2011-2012 catalog includes info about
what makes it interdisciplinary – a focus block