Sacred Heart University

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system and prepare for a career in law enforcement, legal studies, security and more. Earn your BS in Criminal Justice at SHU.

Why Earn Your Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice at Sacred Heart?

In this program, you will:

• Study causes of crime, the nature of serial killers and the work of criminal profilers, terrorism, capital punishment, criminal law, policing, corrections, and private security
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system
• Gain real-world experience through an internship at a public or private criminal justice agency
• Take courses in the areas of corrections, law enforcement, legal studies, and security
• Learn to apply scientific methods in conducting research 
• Enhance your critical thinking skills
• Learn to apply criminological theory and evaluate policy and law
• Have the opportunity to join Alpha Chi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society
• Have the opportunity to study abroad

Benefit from a flexible course of study

Full-time and part-time programs available. Part-time students have the opportunity to earn their degree fully online. 

Prepare to thrive in the field of criminal justice

With a criminal justice degree, you’ll be prepared for a career in law enforcement, security management, corrections, crime prevention, law, victim assistance and policy making. Criminal Justice graduates find employment in a variety of settings, including:

• Department of Homeland Security
• Municipal or state police departments
• Correctional system
• Probation system