Transform Your Passion for Justice into a Rewarding Career
Gain real-world experience, expand your expertise and connect with professionals at UCF.
Are you passionate about upholding justice and public safety? Criminal justice graduates are in high demand and work in various sectors within the criminal justice system. At UCF, our BA/BS in criminal justice is designed to provide you with comprehensive exposure to all aspects of the system, from policing to corrections and courts to juvenile justice. With both on-campus and online courses available, you can customize your degree to align with your goals and aspirations.
Streamline your path from college to career in policing, corrections or crime analysis with the Professional Track, where you’ll also earn a certificate in criminal justice management and leadership and graduate with a state certification in law enforcement or corrections already under your belt. Or, choose the Scholars Track to prepare for postgraduate study and engage in research opportunities with distinguished professors. Whether you're looking to serve your community or pursue further education in criminal justice, our program provides pathways to success.

Your Path to Leading the Future of Criminal Justice
With UCF’s Criminal Justice BA/BS degree, you’ll earn more than just a foot in the door — you’ll be ready to step into a job market eager for skilled, passionate professionals who want to make a positive impact in the community.
- Customize Your Degree: Choose from a variety of elective courses to align your studies with your career goals.
- Gain Hands-On Experience: Build your résumé with internships at top criminal justice agencies in Central Florida and beyond.
- Learn Outside the Classroom: Take part in experiential learning opportunities, including professional student organizations.
- Go Global: Study abroad to explore comparative policing and human trafficking, gaining insight into international criminal justice systems.
- Expand Your Network: Connect with professionals through strong local, national and international partnerships that open doors for your future.
- Specialize Your Expertise: Enhance your degree with undergraduate certificates in high-demand areas like Crime Analysis and Crime Mapping, Criminal Profiling, Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Justice Management and Leadership, and Victim Advocacy.
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