Boise State’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree provides students with a broad liberal arts education as well as specific knowledge about the criminal justice system, explanations for crime, and the impact of crime on society. Upon completion, students are prepared for careers in a variety of fields such as law enforcement, court services, corrections, victim services, and research.
The degree program includes general education courses, program-specific requirements, and elective coursework on topics such as criminal law, organized crime, criminalistics, and white collar crime. For further information about degree requirements, view the course catalog links below.
Program options
For a list of courses being offered in the current semester, use the Search for Classes feature in your Student Center on your myBoiseState page. While some upper division courses are limited to students who have been admitted to the major, there are several available to minors and students interested in exploring criminal justice.
Applying to the program
Interested in applying to the Criminal Justice program? Meet with an SPS Advisor first to make sure you meet the minimum requirements for consideration.
Contact us
Interested or have questions about the Criminal Justice program? Email crimjust@boisestate.edu or use the link below to schedule an advising appointment.