North Carolina Central University, with a strong tradition of teaching, research, and service, prepares students to become global leaders and practitioners who transform communities. Through a nationally recognized law school, highly acclaimed and innovative programs in the visual and performing arts, sciences, business, humanities, and education programs, NCCU students are engaged problem solvers. Located in the Research Triangle, the University advances research in the biotechnological, biomedical, informational, computational, behavioral, social, and health sciences. Our students enhance the quality of life of citizens and the economic development of North Carolina, the nation, and the world.

The Department of Criminal Justice offers courses leading to both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees in Criminal Justice. Curriculum and practice experiences are designed to help develop students and practitioners with critical and analytical skills to promote the administration of justice and crime prevention and control in a diverse and global society. The undergraduate curriculum is designed to provide students with an understanding of the criminal justice system, its agencies, personnel, and historical foundation.?

Career prospects:

  • Correctional Officers
  • Government Lawyers
  • Judges
  • Paralegals
  • Police Officers
  • Private-Practice Lawyers
  • Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists