The Criminal Justice (B.S.) at the University of Alabama Birmingham is designed for students passionate about understanding and addressing the complexities of crime, law, and societal response. You will explore critical areas such as criminology, policing, the judicial process, and corrections, developing a robust analytical framework to examine societal challenges. This undergraduate degree provides a comprehensive foundation for those aspiring to careers within the legal system, law enforcement, or related fields, equipping you with essential knowledge in research methods and criminal justice ethics.
You will study this program full-time on campus over four years, engaging with core courses that cover the criminal justice system, crime and criminality, and specific overviews of police, the judiciary, and corrections. Your learning experience will include a statistics requirement and the choice between an internship and capstone project, offering practical application of your knowledge. You will graduate prepared for diverse career paths, potentially including roles in law enforcement, policy analysis, or social services, with the analytical and ethical grounding necessary for impactful contributions.