Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice program at SLU provides a well-rounded and sound academic orientation to corrections, law enforcement, and to the judiciary, as well as providing practical guidelines and invaluable experience in the criminal justice system. As a student of the Criminal Justice program, you will pursue your major area within the context of a liberal arts education in the College of Arts and Sciences. As a graduate, you will be prepared to seek employment in a variety of positions within the criminal justice system. You will also be in a position to seek admission to graduate programs in sociology, political science, counseling, social work, criminology, criminal justice, or to use the program as preparatory training for applying to law school.

Because the Criminal Justice program is offered through the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, it is possible to obtain a double major in Sociology and Criminal Justice by taking 15 hours of additional sociology courses.