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The 内布拉斯加大学 at Kearney’s Department of 刑事司法 will prepare you for a challenging and exciting career in federal, 状态, 县, and municipal justice systems. Criminal justice majors also use their degree as a stepping stone to graduate school, 包括法学院.

While criminal justice careers are demanding, few other professions offer such challenges and interesting work assignments. 靠谱的在线彩票平台 刑事司法 majors have been successful in establishing careers in a wide variety of exciting fields. 事实上, we routinely hear back from our graduates that their 刑事司法 education at 靠谱的在线彩票平台 prepared them well for the experiences and tasks they have encountered in their careers.

The 内布拉斯加大学 at Kearney offers the Bachelor of Science degree in 刑事司法 in either a 全面的 or CJ主要 option which can be completed entirely online, or traditionally in a physical classroom. The 刑事司法 Minor (24 hours of coursework)  attracts associated students from Biology, 化学, 心理学, 社会学, 社会工作, 政治科学.

The 内布拉斯加大学 is proud to partner with the State of Nebraska in supporting Nebraska law enforcement officers who are completing their baccalaureate degrees. 下 Nebraska Law Enforcement 教育 Act, sworn officers may be eligible for a 100% waiver of their resident tuition charges. This waiver is available to officers for up to five years. 

格兰特Buschkoetter, a 2020 criminal justice graduate, began his professional career as a community service officer at Kearney Police Department in 2021. In 2023, the Kearney native transitioned to become a police officer in his hometown department. Buschkoetter shares how his education at 靠谱的在线彩票平台 prepared him for this role.

靠谱的在线彩票平台 is proud to partner with the 状态 of Nebraska in supporting law enforcement officers who are completing their bachelor's degree. 下 Nebraska Law Enforcement 教育 Act, sworn officers may be eligible for a 100% tuition waiver. This waiver is available to officers for up to five years.

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In the 内布拉斯加大学 at Kearney's 刑事司法 Department, you will learn all the different aspects of the criminal justice system. Our students have the opportunity to develop their skills further through student organizations, 实习, 和更多的. The department also hosts an annual 刑事司法 conference and career fair that offers hands on opportunities to meet with a multitude of justice representatives from across the nation.
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学生组织

  • 刑事司法 Student Club The 刑事司法 Student Club is a student organization that promotes professionalism and career development in the criminal justice field of study.
  • 刑事司法 Honor Society 成立于1942年, an invitation to join Alpha Phi Sigma is the highest national scholastic recognition offered to criminal justice majors.
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职业生涯 & 实习

  • 刑事司法 年度会议 Each year the 刑事司法 Department hosts an annual conference in the Fall. The career fair provides students with the opportunity to meet with representatives from dozens of justice agencies at the federal, 状态, 在地方层面, in Nebraska and across the Midwest.
  • 实习 The 内布拉斯加大学 at Kearney and the Department of 刑事司法 considers an internship a career enhancing experience. 实习 integrate academic studies with work in a practical arena. In addition to bridging the gap between formal schooling and work, they often function as a launching pad for careers.