Criminal Justice: Program Resources

To meet the increasing demand for jobs in the field of criminal justice, students in these programs are exposed to practical experience through research projects, special programs, field work, and instruction from professionals who are currently employed in various occupations within criminal justice.

Criminal Justice Speaker Series

The criminal justice department sponsors a series of speaker events throughout the year that are open to faculty, students, and the general public.

Criminal Justice Advisory Board

Assists KU in developing and enhancing academic pathways in the criminal justice degree program that meet a broad spectrum of regional workforce needs.

The board also provides strategic advice in the areas of academic programming and enhancing student learning opportunities and career outcomes.

See the advisory board

Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence Program

Provides scholarships and special opportunities for students who are interested in careers in the intelligence community.

Learn more about the Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence Program

Criminal Justice Club

The Criminal Justice Club is an academic club focused on networking and growing student involvement in the discipline of criminal justice. If you are interested and want to learn more, contact stephen.bell@ku.edu.

KU Honors Program

As part of the KU’s University Honors Program, you’ll be joining one of the top-ranked honors programs in the nation. KU honors students study abroad, undertake graduate-level research, and find success in their professional field more often, and earlier, than their peers.

As a community college honors transfer student, you can easily transfer the honors credits you’ve already earned toward credit at the KU Edwards Campus, without the need for an approval process.

You’ll also experience:

• Intellectually challenging courses.
• Hands-on enhanced learning experiences.
• Study abroad opportunities.
• The opportunity to work one-on-one with faculty.
• Early enrollment each semester.

Learn more about the Honors Program

Awards and Scholarships

The KU University Honors Program offers many opportunities for awards and scholarships to help you pay for your education. Visit the Honors Scholarships web page for more information, and speak to an honors advisor to learn more about requirements.

Public Service Transfer Community

This transfer community is designed to give students a sample of the many career paths that help make a lasting impact wherever their education may take them.

This is a perfect fit for students interested in Law & Society, Psychology, Public Administration, and Social Work degrees. The Public Service Transfer Community is one way to help you feel like a member of KU, while you are still completing your associate’s degree.

Learn more about the Public Service Transfer Community