Crime, Justice & Security Studies Program

While the Bachelor of Arts degree in Administration of Justice, the program's name is Crime, Justice & Security Studies, sometimes referred to as Criminal Justice. It is the scientific and humane study of crime, examining how the justice system works and how we can effectively promote public safety in our community. Do you enjoy “CSI” or “Law and Order”? We can give you a chance to see how the process really works.

The Crime, Justice & Security Studies program provides you with the ethical foundation and commitment to human rights to succeed in any context of the field, whether working with youth in your community or researching emerging technologies such as the geo-mapping of crime data. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Administration of Justice at the University of the District of Columbia prepares you for a career in youth work, law enforcement, corrections, homeland security, and related areas.