Criminal Justice

A criminal justice bachelor's degree program helps you develop leadership, research, and writing skills while strengthening your critical-thinking skills. The required courses give you the knowledge necessary to succeed in a variety of criminal justice career choices. Upon completing your bachelor’s in criminal justice, you will be prepared to pursue graduate studies or enter the field of criminal justice as an ethical, effective professional. 

Yes, because it teaches you the roles of society and law enforcement and how these two entities interact and respond to unacceptable behavior. The kind of knowledge and skills you develop through a criminal justice degree program at Cumberlands will give you an advantage in many different careers, as all industries prize capable, understanding, and problem-solving individuals. 

There are many paths you can take with a bachelor’s in criminal justice under your belt. From protective services, to forensic analysis, to legal work, and even teaching criminal justice content to students in high school or college, you will be prepared for a wide range of career options upon completing a criminal justice bachelor’s degree. 

Some people want to have a basic knowledge of the criminal justice system without diving too deeply into the field as a college major. At University of the Cumberlands, we offer a minor in criminal justice so that you don’t have to commit to a full major, but you still learn all the essentials about the criminal justice system and how it interacts with society. 

University of the Cumberlands is proud to support members and families of the Fraternal Order of Police. We have partnered with the National FOP University to offer members and their families exceptional academic programs that are structured to be some of the most affordable in the nation. FOP members can also apply to University of the Cumberlands free of charge. 

Our criminal justice degree program does provide the essential knowledge and skills to become a successful police officer, but there are many more jobs in the field than solely police work. You may pursue a career as a detective, paralegal, mediator, or any number of other positions in the field. No matter your future career, the knowledge and skills you'll gain through a criminal justice bachelor's degree will benefit you throughout your life.