Minor in Criminal Justice
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A minor in criminal justice is ideal for students passionate about understanding crime, law enforcement, legal systems, and justice. It prepares students for careers in law, policing, corrections, crime analysis, or roles in public policy and victim advocacy.
Program Overview
Interested in a versatile program that offers career mobility in law enforcement, corrections, legal services, or crime and public policy? The Criminal Justice minor delves into the underlying social, economic, and political causes of crime, and how these shape systems of justice and social control, both in the United States and more globally. We prepare you to navigate complex justice landscapes while cultivating critical and analytical thinking skills. Whether you are enthusiastic about a career in law enforcement, corrections, rehabilitation, community safety, crime and forensics analysis, cybercrime, juvenile justice, or advocacy, our program empowers you to turn your commitment into action. Let us shape a future where justice exists, and resilience thrives! For more information please contact CoSWAdvising@uky.edu.
How to Add this Minor
Prospective students: Minors are declared once you are a current University of Kentucky student.
Current students: You can add this minor in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
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What You'll Learn
Students who complete the minor in Criminal Justice program will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of systematic barriers in justice involved systems through identifying and addressing injustices.
- Articulate the importance of culturally relevant practice in criminal justice settings.
- Critically examine knowledge to synthesize, convey and articulate in a succinct, meaningful manner.
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
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