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Criminal Justice Studies

The Criminal Justice Studies Program offers an interdisciplinary academic program of study.

Major and Minor Degrees

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The Criminal Justice Studies Program at the University of Georgia is an inter-disciplinary undergraduate degree program jointly administered by the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Public and International Affairs. The program provides students with a strong liberal arts education, with majors completing coursework in theory and research methods alongside specialized courses in criminal justice topics. Students also participate in a semester-long internship in a criminal justice agency. This internship is an academic practicum course in which students complete a research project of their own design and also complete a series of analytic essays in which they integrate their previous classroom learning with their experiences in the internship. As a result of this broad-based education, CJ Studies majors at UGA are prepared for a variety of careers in criminal justice and related fields.

We encourage you to browse our website to learn more about the program.  If you are considering becoming a CJ Studies major, then begin with the Application and Admission section.  Here, you will learn about application requirements and deadlines. If you are wondering whether the CJ Studies program is right for you, please visit the Curriculum section, where you learn about the courses you would take as a CJ Studies major.  Also visit the Career Opportunities section to find out whether or not a degree in CJ Studies fits with your career goals. The Frequently Asked Questions page covers a variety of topics of interest to both current and prospective CJ Studies majors.  To find out about upcoming CJ Studies events visit the News and Events section of our website.

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Latest News

Dr. Sarah Shannon, Director of Criminal Justice Studies, has been named a UGA Women's Leadership Fellow for 2023-2024.
CJ Major Application Deadline: August 25th at 10:00am New Major Orientation for newly admitted CJ majors: September 5th 5-6:00pm        Baldwin Hall, Room 264 CJ Society Meeting: September 5th 6-7:00pm
Our 2023 CJ Studies Convocation will be held on Friday, May 12th at 10 AM, MLC Room 101.  We look forward to meeting your family and friends and celebrating all of your accomplishments! 

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