Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice major at Minnesota State University Moorhead is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary program. You will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree and be eligible to work in many fields related to peace officer, law enforcement, courts, corrections, reentry and victim services. The Criminal Justice program allows you the flexibility to shape your career path to your own interests.
MSUM’s Juvenile Justice minor is one of the only programs in the United States where you’ll learn prevention and intervention strategies for dealing with at-risk youth and juvenile delinquents.
The Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training has certified MSUM’s law enforcement program. You can become a licensed police officer in the state of Minnesota by earning your Criminal Justice degree at MSUM and completing a 15-credit Law Enforcement SKILLS program.
Five concentrations allow you to focus on the aspect of Criminal Justice that interests you most. Concentrations include: Gerontology, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology.
Cultural competency and diversity learning outcomes for the Peace Officer Education program at MSUM.
Prestigious internship opportunities allow you to explore exciting careers in the criminal justice system and gain related work experience prior to graduation.
The criminal justice, sociology and leadership and innovation in aging studies learning community gives you the opportunity to live and learn with other first-year students in the same major.
Criminal Justice Student Success Stories
MSUM Alum's Large-scale Artwork Impacts Lives
Lauren Starling brought outdoor murals to the tri-state area, making a community impact.
Dragons Who Serve: Joaquin Watson
A family heritage of service spurred Joaquin Watson to join the U.S. Army. Now he’s the president of the Dragon Student Veterans Club.
There's no place like home
Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson believes that the future of Moorhead and of MSUM are intertwined, as college students thrive along with their community.
Your education will extend far beyond the classroom when pursuing a Criminal Justice degree at MSU Moorhead. From prestigious internships to student organizations and everything in between, you'll have ample opportunity to explore opportunities related to your major outside the classroom.
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Political Science | Psychology | Social Work | Sociology | Women's & Gender Studies
MSUM’s criminal justice program covers various areas related to criminal justice, including peace officer work, law enforcement, courts, corrections, reentry and victim services. Flexibility provides the opportunity to customize your career path based on your individual interests. Here is just a sample of criminal justice careers that are predicted to have major job growth through this decade.
What Are Some Common Criminal Justice Related Careers?
| Career | Job Growth (2021-2031) | Median Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Police/Detectives | 3% | $66,000 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | 11% | $62,000 |
| Lawyer | 10% | $128,000 |