The University of South Dakota

Why Criminal Justice?

Criminal Justice studies emphasizes the key components of police, courts, corrections and juvenile justice in the criminal justice processes of our local, state and federal government.

We Offer:

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Double major with Sociology or Political Science and a double major with any other option. Emphasis in criminal justice with the Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) degree.

We maintain close working relations with other related disciplines, and our faculty have considerable experience as prosecutors, probation or corrections officers and police officers at every level of government.

You'll find criminal justice grads at work anywhere issues of justice and law enforcement arise - in law firms, for federal agencies such as the U.S. Customs, FBI, Secret Service and IRS; in child welfare, private investigation and national defense; for local and regional law enforcement agencies such as police, state patrol, border patrol and others; in counseling, community service and education.

Take it From Them!

Our students have had hands-on experience with in-the-field internships and on-campus involvement. Don't just take our word for it, Read about what our students have to say about it!

Contact Us:

Steve Feimer
Department Director
Steve.Feimer@usd.edu