At Florida Atlantic, you鈥檒l learn from faculty who are active in research and connected to real-world criminal justice issues. The program blends a strong liberal arts foundation with hands-on courses that apply directly to careers in law, policing, corrections, and more. You can jumpstart your master鈥檚 degree as a senior, join research-rich honors experiences, and access internships and clubs that help you build your network and skills. The program is designed to be flexible, offering both on-campus and online options, and encourages you to apply classroom knowledge in research and community settings.
Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (on-campus and online)
- Minor in Criminal Justice
- Minor in Forensic Investigation
- Minor in Criminal Law
Graduate
- Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice (MSCCJ)
- Combined Bachelor鈥檚/Master鈥檚 program (earn up to 12 graduate credits as a senior)
- Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence with Criminal Justice concentration
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Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes
2. Prepare for careers in criminal and juvenile justice, law, public administration, or graduate study.
3. Develop research, analytical, and ethical decision-making skills.
4. Gain practical experience through internships, research, and community engagement.
2. Apply research methods and ethical reasoning to real-world issues.
3. Communicate effectively about criminal justice topics.
4. Meet all degree requirements, including core courses, electives, and foreign language proficiency.
5. Maintain academic standards (minimum grades and GPA) and complete all graduation requirements.
Ricky Langlois, M.S.
University Instructor, Online Master Teacher, and Online Undergraduate Facilitator
College of Social Work and Criminal Justice
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Sigal Rubin, MSCCJ
Undergraduate Coordinator, Student Success Coordinator, and Senior Instructor
College of Social Work and Criminal Justice
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Lincoln B. Sloas, Ph.D
Associate Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator
College of Social Work and Criminal Justice