Criminal Justice department at NDSU

The Department of Criminal Justice is committed to academic excellence, instructing students based on empirical research in the field, promoting ethical citizenry, and application of knowledge to real-life experiences. 

The department provides students with both a general and in-depth knowledge of the criminal justice system and the administration of justice, which includes research on various programs and policies related to crime and criminal justice. 

The curriculum covers all aspects of the criminal justice system, including police, courts, and corrections; it also explores why people commit crimes and how to reduce crime.  Many of the courses are related to inequalities in the criminal justice system, including racial, gender, and social class, as well as issues associated with social justice. The CJ curriculum helps students acquire the skills needed to succeed in a variety of careers in criminal justice and related social services fields. 

Learn more at ndsu.edu/criminaljustice/