With a Criminal Justice degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, you will be prepared for challenging and rewarding 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.
At UNK, you'll have access to personal instruction from faculty with real-life experience and research expertise. Students have the opportunity to get the most out of each course through applied-learning experiences, including a required internship, ensuring that graduates leave the program with practical experience.
A Criminal Justice degree can also be used as a stepping stone for further study, including law school. This program option leaves room to explore an unrelated minor or second major, allowing students to further expand their credentials.
As an online Criminal Justice student at UNK, you'll receive a quality and affordable education as well as the same degree as our on-campus students. Request Info Learn More Online Curriculum
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, Bachelor of Science
Minor Offered
Criminal Justice minor available online and on-campus
Great Value
UNK is the most affordable Nebraska university and most students receive significant financial aid
Two program options are available: 1) Criminal Justice Comprehensive, and 2) Criminal Justice Major. For the Criminal Justice Major Option, a minor or second major is required to complete the degree program. The number of required electives needed to reach 120 total credit hours overall will depend upon the specific program chosen. Students with field experience in criminal justice or going to graduate school may substitute CJUS 405 Criminal Justice Research Methods II in place of the Internship.
30 General Studies credits are required in addition to the following:
Learn more about the types of jobs and common employers that Criminal Justice graduates work for.
Criminal Justice Comprehensive Social Science 7-12 Teaching Field Endorsement Sociology
UNK is Nebraska’s most affordable university even BEFORE financial aid is awarded. You’ll quickly discover that no one works harder than UNK to reduce the cost of an education and provide the best value. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid for your Criminal Justice Degree Program
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