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About the Criminal Justice Comprehensive Degree Program

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As a Criminal Justice major at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, you will be prepared for challenging and exciting careers within federal, state, county, and municipal justice systems. The curriculum includes specialized courses reflecting current trends in justice in the United States and world-wide.

In classes with low student-to-faculty ratios, you will have access to faculty with both real-life and research experience and have the opportunity to get the most out of each course from exciting applied-learning experiences. Because of this broader comprehensive study in criminal justice, an additional minor is not required to graduate.  

Criminal Justice Comprehensive Program at a Glance

120

Credit Hours

General Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.

Degree Received

Criminal Justice Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science

$

Great Value

UNK is the most affordable Nebraska university and most students receive significant financial aid

Grant Buschkoetter, a 2020 criminal justice graduate, began his professional career as a community service officer at Kearney Police Department in 2021. In 2023, the Kearney native transitioned to become a police officer in his hometown department. Buschkoetter shares how his education at UNK prepared him for this role.

UNK is proud to partner with the state of Nebraska in supporting law enforcement officers who are completing their bachelor's degree. Under the Nebraska Law Enforcement Education Act, sworn officers may be eligible for a 100% tuition waiver. This waiver is available to officers for up to five years.

Grant Buschkoetter

What can you do with a Criminal Justice Comprehensive Degree

Learn more about the types of jobs and common employers that Criminal Justice Comprehensive graduates work for.

Careers

  • Police Officer
  • Special Agent
  • State Police Officer
  • Probation or parole officer
  • Security or private investigator
  • Correctional Officer
  • Youth security specialist
  • Legal assistant
  • Judicial Administrator
  • Border patrol agent
  • Military officer with criminal justice speciality

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