Criminal Justice Administration, B.S.

Middle Tennessee State University

Living in an orderly society is possible because we have laws and a justice system. MTSU's degree in Criminal Justice Administration offers preparation for entering and advancing among the ranks of the industry's professionals. Graduates are found in professions such as attorneys, police officers, and corrections officials. At the undergraduate level, students may obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration. Students majoring in CJA may choose concentrations in Law Enforcement, Emergency Management and Homeland Security. The department’s extensive internship program for seniors and those pursuing graduate study provides invaluable opportunities for experience.

A student in the Criminal Justice Administration program may pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, with concentrations available in either Law Enforcement or Homeland Security. (Minors in Criminal Justice Administration and Homeland Security are offered for non-CJA majors.) The department is one of the participants in Forensic Science, an interdisciplinary major leading to a B.S. The Criminal Justice (B.S.) Degree can be obtained by taking online courses.

Careers

The Criminal Justice industry offers a rich array of career options for anyone interested in fighting crime and lessening its effects on the innocent.