Undergraduate Programs: Criminal Justice
Degree Plan
What Can I Do With This Degree?
This degree program is offered in Victoria, Sugar Land and Online.
If you are interested in understanding criminal behavior, researching how crime can be prevented and developing effective criminal rehabilitation methods, then a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice may be your answer.
The Criminal Justice program at the University of Houston-Victoria can provide you with the competitive edge you need for a career in law enforcement or criminal justice. Whether you are just beginning as a college student or are already working in law enforcement, the Criminal Justice program at UHV offers you the theory and research skills you need to advance in the profession.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice can lead to a wide range of local and state law enforcement careers including:
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A bachelor's degree can make you more competitive for job opportunities and help you advance to managerial positions in various agencies.
UHV's Criminal Justice program also provides you with the background to work with federal law enforcement agencies. A bachelor's degree combined with law enforcement experience, foreign language skills, or a graduate degree can lead to a high-paying career with agencies such as:
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Besides opening up job opportunities, UHV's Criminal Justice program can prepare you for graduate work in fields such as Law or Criminal Justice.
Criminal Justice Links
To visit websites for research resources, news and information, or enforcement agencies, click here.
For more information about the Criminal Justice program, please contact:
Dr. Rob Hawkins, Director of Criminal Justice-Undergraduate Studies at HawkinsR@uhv.edu or
Dr. Keith Akins, Director of Criminal Justice-Graduate Studies at AkinsK@uhv.edu.