Our criminal justice curriculum provide a practical understanding of the principles of crime and justice, trends in crime and criminal behavior and methods of prevention, along with basic skills, techniques and processes of the criminal justice system.

Prepare for a career in criminal justice—the field has expanded far beyond the traditional roles of the police, courts and corrections. Employers are actively seeking personnel trained in:

• Crime prevention
• Law enforcement
• Investigative forensics
• Crisis management
• And more

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Gain a practical understanding of trends in criminal behavior and methods of prevention, along with basic skills, techniques and processes of the criminal justice system.

A UMUC criminal justice program can also put you on the path to law school or graduate study in criminal justice or criminology.

Get started. Contact a new student advisor or call 800-888-UMUC (8682) today.