The goal of the criminal justice program is to provide students with opportunities to develop both a theoretical and a practical understanding of the complexities involved in the processes of the justice system. Internships also are available in one or more professional capacities within the functional agencies of the criminal justice system and in other community service agencies.

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice: 40 semester hours

  • 28 semester hours of required criminal justice courses
  • 12 hours of elective courses, including internship opportunities

At Aurora University, we’ll equip you with a strong academic foundation and the specific knowledge and skills needed to be a leader in the criminal justice field. And we will prepare you to excel in your career through field experiences and internships. You’ll work alongside police officers, corrections officers, agency employees and investigators to see for yourself what it takes to succeed in the field. Armed with these experiences, you’ll graduate with practical skills that you can put immediately to work in a fulfilling and meaningful profession.

Prepare for potential careers as a(n):
  • Airport Security Officer
  • Bailiff
  • Border Patrol/Customs Agent
  • Child Support Agency Worker
  • Community Service Coordinator
  • Environmental Conservation Officer
  • Homeland Security Agent