The Bachelor of Arts degree program in criminal justice is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in public and private agencies identified with criminal justice administration. Such agencies apprehend offenders, adjudicate alleged offenses, redirect emergent criminal careers, and promote industrial and commercial security. Such agencies also encourage and emphasize community responsibility for the success of their programs.
The bachelor's program in criminal justice provides a basic orientation to the institutions and processes of criminal justice and offers students wide exposure to all of the major disciplines of the criminal justice system. The program promotes general knowledge through core and social science courses. It provides students with the opportunity to pursue interests in the following areas: juvenile justice, police administration, adult corrections, and security.
View the list of courses on the MSU Office of the Registrar's website
Check out a sample 4 year plan
An optional concentration in Cyber Investigations is available for students completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. This concentration equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to combat cybercrime and conduct digital forensic investigations.
With the rise of identity theft, data breaches, and cyber espionage, and other forms of online criminal activity, this program prepares graduates for careers in law enforcement, corporate security, and other sectors requiring specialized investigative expertise.
Please note: This concentration is only available to students completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. To request this concentration, please contact your Criminal Justice major advisor.
Shared Programs (formerly Dual Enrollment) provide an opportunity for academically talented undergraduate students to enroll in graduate courses toward a graduate degree while completing the last two years of their MSU bachelor’s degree.
The College of Social Science has a range of options for students to fulfill their Experiential Learning requirement. We encourage students to explore the multiple available options on the Experiential Learning website!
The School of Criminal Justice has several student organizations available for students to get involved with.
The Student Planning Guide is created for undergraduates to assist in planning the four-year curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. It supplements the following University publications: Description of Courses and Academic Programs. Students, in consultation with the School of Criminal Justice academic advisors and faculty, are responsible for organizing their programs and satisfying their degree requirements.
Detailed information about the Bachelors of Arts degree in Criminal Justice can be found in the Student Planning Guide. Questions can also be directed to the Criminal Justice Advising Team.
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