Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Join the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice at Concordia University! Prepare for a rewarding career in the criminal justice system. Apply now!

The Criminal Justice BA (CJ-BA) Program is designed for students who desire to enter or are newly entering a Criminal Justice System (CJS) profession, and those already established who are seeking long-term career growth. The program provides an overarching view of the criminal justice system; highlighting foundational and evolving changes, current research trends, professionalism, ethics, creative decision-making, and leadership development as central themes. CSP graduates enter their careers equipped to help shape a positive future for criminal justice in our communities. The Criminal Justice program has been approved by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) academic licensure requirements, and continuing education (CE) credits toward annual licensure requirements.