Ã山ǿ¼é

Skip to content
Contact Ã山ǿ¼é
Criminal Justice
On Campus
Classes starting soon!
for more information.

Criminal Justice Minor Overview

Studying criminal justice at Ã山ǿ¼é provides you with a wide selection of courses with small class sizes, taught by full-time faculty holding doctoral degrees. The minor in criminal justice is a great match for anyone interested in criminal justice issues or seeking a career that would touch criminal justice in some way such as psychology, political science, pre-law or sociology. At Ã山ǿ¼é, you’ll get a bigger selection of classes than at community colleges, and much smaller class sizes than at larger universities.

Award Winning Students and Faculty
20
Average Class Size

Credits Breakdowns

General
Education

39
Credits

Minor Credits

18
Credits

Additional Credits

63
Credits

Total Credits

120
Credits

Additional credit hours could indicate a major, second minor, or certificate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate.Ìý Ìý

An undergraduate student should initiate a Change of Academic Program if they wish to add or remove a minor.Ìý

The student obtains a Change of Academic Program form from the Registrar's Office or the department of the new major/minor, secures the signature of the department chair/director (or dean) of any major/minor to be added, and returns the form to the Registrar's Office for processing.Ìý

A student must submit the completed form by the Thursday before priority registration if the change is to be made within the current semester. Unless granted a waiver by the department of the new major, the student must meet all current program requirements for graduation.Ìý

Incoming Students

  • Start Date:
    January 13, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    January 09, 2025
  • Start Date:
    August 18, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    August 13, 2025
  • Start Date:
    January 12, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    January 08, 2026
  • Start Date:
    August 17, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    August 12, 2026
  • Start Date:
    January 11, 2027
    Registration Deadline:
    January 07, 2027

College & Department Contacts

Dr. Todd J. Schroer
Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice
Chair of Criminal Justice

Career Outlook

Evansville Regional Data

Criminal justice is a multidisciplinary field that enriches students’ knowledge and enhances their marketability. Ã山ǿ¼é’s internship opportunities span within a wide variety of organizational types, from the local to the national level, further increasing your employment opportunities. Criminal Justice minor graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths.

Evansville Regional Data

Top Regional Occupations by Income

*income information provided by . Occupation opportunities vary by region and experience.

The Ã山ǿ¼é is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.

Related Programs
  • ABOUT
  • RELATED CAREERS
  • LEARN MORE

Request Info

Loading...