Major in Criminal Justice at JBU

Understand the criminal justice system

At JBU, you'll receive a broad education in law, criminal procedure, government and human behavior. You will get specialized and professional training in these different fields from professors who have been there and know the real-world applications.

Get hands-on training

You'll be prepared for a career in law enforcement or the legal profession and challenged to apply the lessons in the classroom to the real world.

Refine communication & collaboration skills

Employers look for graduates who not only have technical knowledge but have learned to collaborate with others, communicate effectively and discover innovative solutions to problems. At JBU, you'll learn these skills throughout your studies.

What to expect as a criminal justice student at JBU

Learn data and methods of social science

You'll gain familiarity with data and social science research methods to analyze and make sense of real issues in criminal justice.

Get forensic lab experience

You will take multiple forensic labs to apply what you've learned in class to mock crime scenes, including work with blood splatter and identifying fingerprints.

Develop a Christian view of justice

A Christian perspective of grace and justice will allow you to apply legal and ethical reasoning skills to real-world criminal justice issues - to make a difference where you live and work.

Meet our criminal justice professors

JBU does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, military status, or age in the administration of its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities.

John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked regional university (U.S. News Best Colleges 2019), JBU enrolls more than 2,100 students from 38 states and 53 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers 41 majors, with top programs including engineering, nursing, family and human services, biology, graphic design and construction management.

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Criminal Justice at John Brown University