Criminal Justice Administration Major

Society relies on an effective system of criminal justice. The Criminal Justice Administration program at Columbia College provides excellent preparation for a career in this system or for continued studies at graduate or law school. You will study criminal procedures, law, justice systems, judicial process, corrections and penology amongst other topics, giving you a truly comprehensive understanding of criminal justice. You will also have the opportunity to engage in internship and practicum experiences.

Degree(s)

Associate in Science in Criminal Justice Administration
Available program formats
This program is available online and in class at the following location(s):
- AE - Guantanamo Bay
- AL - Redstone Arsenal
- CA - Los Alamitos
- CO - Denver
- FL - Jacksonville
- FL - Orlando
- GA - Fort Stewart
- GA - Hunter Army Airfield
- MO - Columbia Day Campus
- MO - Columbia Evening Campus
- MO - Jefferson City
- MO - Kansas City
- MO - Lake of the Ozarks
- MO - Rolla
- MO - Springfield
- MO - St. Louis
- TX - Fort Worth
- UT - Salt Lake
- WA - NS Everett - Marysville
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration
Available program formats
This program is available online and in class at the following location(s):
- AE - Guantanamo Bay
- AL - Redstone Arsenal
- CA - Los Alamitos
- CA - San Luis Obispo
- CO - Denver
- FL - Jacksonville
- FL - NAS Jacksonville
- FL - Orlando
- GA - Fort Stewart
- GA - Hunter Army Airfield
- IL - Crystal Lake
- IL - Elgin
- IL - Lake County/Great Lakes
- MO - Columbia Day Campus
- MO - Columbia Evening Campus
- MO - Jefferson City
- MO - Kansas City
- MO - Lake of the Ozarks
- MO - Rolla
- MO - Springfield
- MO - St. Louis
- TX - Fort Worth
- TX - Mesquite
- UT - Salt Lake
- WA - NS Everett - Marysville
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
Available program formats
This program is available online and in class at the following location(s):
- MO - Columbia Day Campus
- MO - Columbia Evening Campus
Crime Scene Investigation Certificate
Available program formats
This program is available online and in class at the following location(s):
- CA - Lemoore
- CO - Denver
- MO - Columbia Day Campus
- MO - St. Louis
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Available program formats
This program is available online and in class at the following location(s):
- FL - Orlando
- GA - NSB Kings Bay
- MO - Columbia Evening Campus
- TX - Fort Worth

Minors

Looking for the Forensic Science program? While forensic science is used to analyze evidence during criminal investigations, it requires the study of biology, physics and chemistry. Find the Forensic Science program in our School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics.