Justice
Bachelor's Degree Program
Earn your bachelor’s in criminal justice at the 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. This innovative program provides a strong emphasis on restorative justice — working with victims, offenders and the community to repair the harm caused by criminal behavior. Our criminal justice degree also explores justice in rural environments and tribal justice systems.
Criminal justice majors benefit from extensive hands-on learning and career development opportunities at 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Many find employment through our program with criminal justice agencies and other organizations in the region. We have a dedicated advising team to help you explore your options and guide you throughout your program of study.
In addition to being offered at the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska, the criminal justice degree is available entirely online.
What Is a Criminal Justice Degree?
A criminal justice degree is a versatile degree program that examines law enforcement, the courts and corrections. Majors in criminal justice are growing in popularity because they provide a launching pad to a wide range of careers. Also, many law enforcement agencies are starting to require a bachelor’s degree for some high-demand jobs. In addition to preparing you for careers, a bachelor’s in criminal justice will provide a solid academic foundation for pursuing graduate study in your field of interest.
Who Is the Degree in Criminal Justice Designed For?
This innovative bachelor’s program features hands-on internship placements in justice agencies, providing real-life experience that will give you a major advantage when applying for positions in the field. Emphasizing restorative justice, our criminal justice degree also explores tribal justice systems and justice in rural environments.
Designed for professionals interested in pursuing criminal justice jobs in Alaska or the Pacific Northwest, the justice degree at 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø examines law enforcement, the courts and corrections. The online version of the justice degree is ideal for students who are balancing education with careers and family, or live outside the region.
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Why Study Criminal Justice at 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø?
Criminal justice is a broad field of study that encompasses some of today’s fastest growing careers. These are some of the unique opportunities you can look forward to when you major in criminal justice at the 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.
- Get specialized training to prepare you for careers in the unique cultural and geographic context of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
- Participate in internship opportunities that give you the chance to work with a variety of criminal justice agencies and often lead to jobs for our graduates.
- Gain the skills to contribute valuable solutions to conflicts concerning federal, state and Native American and Indigenous communities.
- Learn from faculty with various professional experience in the criminal justice system, including a former Alaska Magistrate and chief in law enforcement.