Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice at Concordia University, Saint Paul, offers students a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system. Students will engage in a relevant and intriguing criminal justice core curriculum, examining areas such as courts, corrections, crime, criminology, criminal law, juvenile justice, policing, punishment, and more. The program focuses on further developing critical thinking and career-readiness through a criminal justice lens and real-world applications.
The curriculum allows students to explore their specific interests in the field, including completing a career experience/internship, while preparing for a wide range of careers or graduate study in criminal justice. With the vastness of the criminal justice system and criminal justice discipline, this program offers a variety of exciting topics, careers, and coursework. The program is also certified by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board to meet the academic requirements for those pursuing Minnesota police officer licensure.
Earn your degree in Criminal Justice in 3 years/90 credits or 4 years/120 credits.
Learn MoreProgram Details
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90 or 120 Credits
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On Campus
90 CREDIT vs. 120 CREDIT HIGHLIGHTS
Save 25%
Reduced cost path to degree.
Double Major
Earn 2 degrees in 4 years.
Graduate Faster
Start your career in just 3 years.
Explore Interests
Broaden your education with more elective courses.
Fewer Electives
Same major courses as the 120 credit program.
4 Year Path
Traditional college experience.
Learn more about CSP’s 90 credit programs.
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Meet our faculty
Our faculty use their decades of experience to nurture your success from the first day of class all the way to graduation and beyond.
Dr. Beth Glynn Chambers: Criminal Justice Program Chair
“I enjoy helping students discover more about the vast criminal justice discipline and their career interests, and believe CSP’s student-centered environment allows us to work individually with each student to ensure we are helping them be successful and reach their goals.”
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