Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Law and Practice (B.A.)
Program Options: Major and Minor
If you are passionate about justice and want to make a real difference in the world, the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Law and Practice at CCU gives you the foundation to do just that. You will explore how the criminal justice system works, from law enforcement to the courts to corrections, while learning how laws are created, applied, and challenged in real life.
You will dive into why crime happens, how society responds to it, and what justice truly means in today’s culture. Grounded in a biblical worldview, this program challenges you to think deeply about right and wrong, fairness, and accountability. You will learn how Christian principles shape ethical leadership, strengthen moral decision-making, and guide you to pursue justice with integrity and compassion.
This perspective helps set you apart in your future career. Employers and communities need professionals who lead with character, exercise wisdom under pressure, and treat every person with dignity. Your faith-based foundation equips you to approach difficult situations with clarity, empathy, and confidence, even when the stakes are high.
Along the way, you will build essential skills like ethical reasoning, research, communication, and problem-solving. Whether you see yourself becoming a police officer, attorney, probation officer, policy advocate, or serving through government or nonprofit organizations, this degree helps you turn your passion for justice into a meaningful career. It also prepares you for law school or advanced study if that is where your path leads.
This is where your commitment to protect, serve, and lead begins to take shape, and where you start preparing to stand for justice in a complex world.
Criminal Justice Law and Practice at CCU
The Criminal Justice Law and Practice degree program at CCU will prepare criminal justice professionals who have developed outstanding character and skill and can think deeply about the human condition and the role of law in society from a biblical perspective. Students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge for professional success, coupled with the integrity and Christian formation needed to face the unique challenges of working in a rapidly changing criminal justice realm.
Justice is a concept that has layers of theological and cultural meanings, and this program helps set a biblical foundation with a Christian worldview to the concepts and practice of justice. With this foundation in restitution and reconciliation, the program prepares students to understand the legal, philosophical, and moral foundations of the criminal justice system.
What can you do with a degree in Criminal Justice Law and Practice?
- Law
- Legal Studies
- Public Policy
- Social Work
- Law Enforcement
Interesting Classes You Might Take
- Criminology
- Forensic Psychology
- Introduction to Policing
Course Catalog
About the School of Humanities and Social Sciences
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is united by a commitment to academic scholarship and the integration of faith into the learning process, helping you become an informed Christian scholar who is ready to lead and to make an impact on the world as you prepare for a career in humanities or social sciences. Academic programs provide excellent in-class instruction as well as relevant and experiential assignments designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge required for your chosen career.
The Humanities and Social Sciences faculty is dedicated to you as an individual student. Our professors are intelligent scholars and gifted teachers, but they are also mentors who care about helping you grow. You'll take courses in communication, psychology, and social science and will be able to apply what you are learning in the classroom by participating in academic clubs, attending professional and academic conferences, taking advantage of internship opportunities, and by studying abroad.