Criminal Justice Programs - Fort Hays State University (FHSU)

Be ready for your own rewarding career pursuing justice and truth

Our criminal justice program is multidisciplinary. Faculty merges knowledge and experience from sociology, political science, psychology, and law with experiential learning in the field.

Graduates from our program stand out in the fields of criminal justice research, law enforcement, courts, corrections, and private enterprise. We have programs for every level of interest and experience, from new college students to mid-career professionals looking to advance their career.

Our online and on-campus programs equip you with the experience and skills to make a difference

As an on campus or online student in our criminal justice program, you will learn the theory behind criminal justice practices. You will also gain valuable hands-on experience and a global legal perspective highly valued by future employers.

On Campus Criminal Justice Programs

Online Criminal Justice Programs

Minor in Criminal Justice (On-campus or Online)

Students can earn a minor in criminal justice by passing CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice AND CRJ 200 Criminology plus 15 additional hours of criminal justice courses.

Undergraduate University Degree Requirements

UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar

All first-time full-time freshman entering the university within one year of matriculating from high school are required to register in UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar. UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar does not fulfill any degree program academic requirements, but may be used as a free elective course to fulfill the total credit hour requirement for graduation.

Upper-Division Requirements

All students must complete 45 credits of upper-division courses numbered 300-699 to meet academic requirements for a baccalaureate degree. Of these 45 credits, three credits of approved upper-division interdisciplinary studies (IDS) courses must be completed within the appropriate general education program. The general education program for the Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) program is an exception to this three credit interdisciplinary studies upper-division requirement.

Four-Year Institutional Credit

All students must complete 60 credits from a four-year baccalaureate degree granting institution.

Residency Requirement

A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from the university to fulfill graduation requirements for a baccalaureate degree.

Continuous Registration in English Composition

Effective Fall 2020, all first-time full-time freshman students must register in ENG 101 or ENG 102 until they have successfully completed these courses.

Academic Programs