Degrees & Programs
Academic Excellence in Criminal Justice
Advance your understanding of criminal justice and launch your career. Choose from one of our innovative programs and accelerated pathways spanning undergraduate, graduate and doctoral study. Learn from accomplished scholar‑practitioners, engage in research and applied coursework and build analytical and leadership skills for careers in law, policy, research, nonprofit work and academia.
Explore undergraduate degrees & programs
Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice
Transform your passion for justice into career-ready expertise through evidence-based education. Choose traditional campus or online learning to become a leader who protects communities and advances ethics.
Criminal Justice with a 3+3 Track to Law BS
Fast-track your legal career by beginning law school during your senior year. This distinctive program accelerates your journey from undergraduate studies to practicing attorney in just six years.
Criminal Justice Minor
Broaden your perspective on law, crime, and social systems. Gain practical insight into justice institutions while building critical thinking and analytical skills that complement your primary field.
Investigative Forensics Minor
Explore your analytical instincts through hands-on forensics training. Gain experience analyzing violent behavior and collecting criminal evidence for careers in law enforcement and related justice fields.
AI in Criminal Justice Minor
Build AI literacy for the justice field. Learn to critically evaluate, ethically apply, and oversee AI tools while collaborating with technical teams to support responsible and equitable implementation.
Turn Your Commitment to Justice Into Career Impact
Ready to turn your commitment to public safety and equity into professional impact? Join the UofL Department of Criminal Justice and build the foundation for a career that protects, reforms and leads.