BA/BS in Criminal Justice and Corrections

The criminology and criminal justice major examines the path from arrest through court to punishment. It prepares students for careers such as police work, forensic technology, legal support or hearing roles, and it supports later study in law. Students cover criminal law, policing, the courts, corrections and criminological theory. They learn to gather and combine information from varied sources, and they apply it through internships, community engagement or an honors thesis or policy study. Graduates have priority admission to Northern's counseling master's program. The degree can be taken online or on campus and runs about four years. Prospective students can review the study plan, degree requirements and contact information on the program page before applying. The university also invites interested people to request information or schedule a visit.