Program Coordinator
Dr. Melissa Moon
Associate Professor
Criminal Justice Coordinator
859-572-6979
moonm@nku.edu
Dr. Alexis Miller
Associate Professor
Criminal Justice Coordinator
for Online Programs
859-572-1320
millera11@nku.edu
A Broad, Liberal Education
The Criminal Justice Program provides a conceptual understanding of criminal justice institutions and processes, theories of crime and punishment, criminal law, and social science research methods through its core courses.
Our program studies the administration of justice and the resolution of conflict within society. With courses that focus on the three major aspects of the criminal justice system – police, courts, and corrections – we prepare students for graduate studies or careers in related fields.
We offer a Bachelor of Arts degree (also available online), criminal justice minor, and criminalistics minor.
Rather than training individuals for a particular occupation through instruction in specific vocational skills, our program offers a broad, liberal education focused on the cultivation of analytical and creative thought and on the ability to read, write and speak effectively.
Students are able to pursue a bachelor of arts degree or an associates of arts degree by attending online classes. Online classes are conducted by our on-campus faculty members. Students will engage in the same critical examination of criminal justice issues and solutions as they do in the traditional classroom. Students must choose either the online or classroom option.
For advising information for online majors, contact: Dr. Alexis Miller
**This is a general plan developed based on the current curriculum. Students' plans may vary depending on catalog year, transfer status, or other varying factors. Please consult with your advisor and/or program coordinator to ensure you are following the general plan for your catalog and status.
For the most up-to-date and accurate information on Criminal Justice degree requirements, class descriptions, and University policies, please visit the undergraduate catalog.
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