Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Old Dominion University

Undergraduate students may earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. While earning their Bachelors, students majoring in criminal justice have the chance to earn departmental honors. The departmental honors program is designed to provide undergraduate students who are excelling in their studies an opportunity for more advanced studies in their major field including the opportunity to work independently with department faculty.

Internships are designed to provide students with an opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge and experience in professional settings. All students majoring in criminal justice and sociology are guaranteed an internship through the University's Career Advantage Program.

All students enrolled in the internship course are required to: Complete a resume and have it approved by the Career Management Center; Submit a learning contract; Volunteer for a specific number of hours; Keep a time sheet; Keep an internship journal; Complete a research paper.

Careers

Students graduating with a B.A./B.S. degree in Criminal Justice can be found in a variety of career fields including: Law Enforcement; Social Services; Counseling; Probation Officer; Parole Officer; Security Officer; Social Science Research.