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If you have a goal of being a police officer or criminal justice professional, the Bachelor of Science with a major in criminal justice will assist in building a foundation for the career. Interests in research, investigation, problem solving, and the ability to be poised under pressure are key characteristics to being successful in the program.

The Criminal Justice Major will prepare you for a variety of criminal justice positions. The program provides a foundation in police, courts, and corrections. The various criminal justice classes will address improving attention to detail, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, and to communicate clearly, both written and orally. Courses may include in-depth investigations in policing, courts, corrections, or forensics. An internship experience is a requirement.

1. First Year - You will start with introductory courses, building your foundation in Criminal Justice.
2. Sophomore Year - Continue building upon the foundations with courses in criminology, rules of evidence, and criminal investigation
3. Junior Year - At this point, you will be diving into courses about criminal behavior
4. Senior Year - You will apply your knowledge and participate in a required internship at a Criminal Justice Agency.

The Department of Criminal Justice's Public Safety Academy provides Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) basic law enforcement certification to students who declare a major in Criminal Justice. If you are interested, you can find more information about the Criminal Major with a P.O.S.T. Certification.