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Best BACJ Program 2023
The University of Colorado Denver’s Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice offers students exciting courses that challenge them to think about many different things related to crime and justice such as, how we define crime, the factors that cause crime—things like trauma and characteristics of the places people live, and how crime impacts the individuals who are victimized and the communities they live in.
#23
Best BACJ Program 2023
Total major credits
39
Discounted tuition
for students from Western states
Program Modality
In-person, online, or a mix of both
Time to Degree
Full time: 4 years
Application Deadlines
Fall: July 31
Spring: Jan 2
Summer: May 29
With the ability to tailor your experience and skill sets to specific areas of interest through concentrations and elective courses, all students will develop the foundational skills needed to think critically, communicate, and help others in the context of the criminal justice system.
Graduates of the program are well equipped for various careers within the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, court personnel, victim advocacy, probation officers, corrections officers, crime analysts, positions in any level of government, and more.
Assistant Professor, Clinical Teaching Track; Interim Co-Director, Center for Community Safety & Resilience
Learn what motivated her to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a minor in biology at CU Denver.
Lecturer Arthur “Skip” Arms brings to the classroom 34 years of experience serving the Colorado Springs Police Department in roles ranging from Officer to Commander in areas ranging from and community relations to internal investigations.