Learn with Minot State
Our criminal justice program will expose you to relevant social, political, economic, and philosophical issues confronting the justice system both within the U.S. and in other countries.
The law and legal studies minor will offer you, a student interested in pursuing a law degree or career in the legal system, a focused study of the legal system through study of types of law, legal procedure, courts and legal systems juries, legal theory, and field placement/internship. The minor also responds to student and practitioner expectations related to knowledge and skill sets to better prepare you for law school or a career path in the legal system.
Criminal justice degree options at Minot State:
Bachelor of Science (BS) with a Major in Criminal Justice
Minors in:
Criminal Justice
Police Management and Investigations
Law and Legal Studies
Offenders, Risk Assessment, and Corrections
Concentration in Criminal Justice Research and Policy Evaluation
Required courses
The minor consists of seven courses or 21 semester hours of study:
Students who are not criminal justice majors are also allowed to complete the minor. Contact the Minot State Department of Criminal Justice to declare a minor.
Accreditation
Minot State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.