Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Program offers a broad-based, social science curriculum reflecting the academic emphasis of the discipline and focusing on the complexities of human behavior. The program seeks to develop leaders in the field who are able to integrate and augment the knowledge of the discipline.

Students in the associate of science program are provided a strong foundational knowledge of the criminal justice system. Those pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree are also provided a foundational exposure to all important aspects of the discipline prior to selecting major elective courses that will permit them to specialize in a specific field of the criminal justice discipline. Courses may include in-depth investigations in policing, courts, corrections, or forensics. All students seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice participate in an internship experience.

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Fall commencement full of firsts for graduates

On Dec. 5, some 594 51�Թ�� students walked across the stage of the Convocation Center as part of the fall 2020 commencement experience, including many who became the first in their family to earn a degree.

Alumnus Wilson is new commander of Georgia Army National Guard

University of North Georgia (51�Թ��) alumnus Brig. Gen. Dwayne Wilson, '93, took command of the Georgia Army National Guard on Oct. 9.

Sixteen 51�Թ�� students earn Gilman scholarships

Sixteen 51�Թ�� students recently earned the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad and gain skills

Two sets of siblings among nearly 60 freshmen who join Corps during FROG Week

Laurana Bradley wanted to serve in the military to honor her grandfather, who fought in the Korean War and later died when she was a sophomore in high school. Both of her parents served in the military,

Transfer process simplifies between 51�Թ�� and NGTC

The path for North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) students to transfer to the University of North Georgia (51�Թ��) is smoother now. 51�Թ�� and NGTC signed an articulation agreement Jan. 7 to allow for 13 courses

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