Criminal Justice Major (BA/BS)
Criminal Justice is the study of crime and of the agencies concerned with its prevention and control. We, as a Christ-centered educational institution, are dedicated to integrating faith and learning with professional knowledge and skills. Students will be trained to enforce the law not only on a fair and just basis but also under the guidance of Biblical standards and in the scope of God's love.
- Total Credit Hours: 120 Minimum**
- Program Length: 4 Years (average) for full-time students
- Degree Requirements with Course Descriptions:
- Humanities and Social Sciences Minors
** Check individual degree requirements for specific total credit hours.
Designed to Meet Your Needs
Course Convenience
DBU offers classes in a variety of formats, including:
- Classroom
- Hybrid (Classroom and Online)*
- Online*
*Selected courses are available in the formats listed. View the current Schedule of Classes for specific courses.
Classes Start
Generally, classes begin four times a year:
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Degree Plan
View Degree Criminal Justice (BA) Requirements >>
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Travel Opportunities
In addition to mission trips, DBU periodically offers students travel opportunities to earn course credit.
Matthew Demchsak
"My experience at DBU has very much shaped the man I am today and the lawyer I will be in practice. The values of servant leadership, godliness, and professionalism are evident both in the classroom and throughout University Hill. Incorporating these values into the study of justice, politics, and the law, has laid a Christ-centered foundation to engaging law school and the legal practice."

Isabella Carrione
"The Criminal Justice program at DBU has far exceeded my expectations. Since my first semester, I have gained a solid understanding of the field and had the opportunity to hear from different guest speakers. Through my classes, I confirmed my calling to become a homicide detective, with the goal of reflecting God's justice on earth, as inspired by Isaiah 30:18, 'For the Lord is a God of justice.' My classes continue to deepen my understanding of law enforcement and the criminal justice system. I am so grateful for how DBU combines academic excellence with spiritual growth. The professors genuinely care about their students and invest in our development as scholars and individuals called to live out our faith in Christ. DBU has prepared me for my future career and strengthened my walk with God."

Which Career Paths are Available for a Criminal Justice Degree?
- Juvenile Correctional Officer
- Fraud Investigator
- Private Investigator
- Customs Officer
- Intelligence Analyst
- Recovery Agent
- Border Patrol Agent
- Criminal Investigator
- Special Agent
- Forensic Accountant