BS in Criminal Justice

Welcome to the Criminal Justice department at Georgia Highlands College (GHC). GHC currently offers two degrees in this area: an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice, available both face-to-face and online, and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, offered entirely online through the University System of Georgia eMajor. GHC is a part of the USG and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Our professors represent broad and diverse backgrounds in the field of criminal justice with a practical and educational experience on a wide range of criminal justice topics.

Our graduates go on to graduate or law school. They work in law enforcement at local, state, and federal agencies, including the private sector.

Come join us and set the stage for your success as you engage and explore the many opportunities the field of criminal justice has to offer.

The University System of Georgia (USG) is a part of the community in each of Georgia’s 159 counties and provides services across the state. The USG is composed of 26 higher education institutions including four research universities, four comprehensive universities, nine state universities, and nine state colleges. It also includes the Georgia Public Library Service, which encompasses approximately 389 facilities within the 61 library systems throughout the State of Georgia. Additionally, the USG includes the Georgia Archives which identifies, collects, manages, preserves and provides access to records and information about Georgia.

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, the college now serves thousands of students from over 30 counties in Northwest Georgia. GHC has five sites in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas, as well as a robust online program. GHC offers over 40 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor’s degree options both in the classroom and online. GHC is proud to support the local economy with a regional economic impact of nearly $170 million.