Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at University of Pikeville prepares students for instruction that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Students who graduate from the criminal justice degree program will have knowledge in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. Get more details below including other Kentucky colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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University of Pikeville (UPIKE)

4810 Alben Barkley Drive, Paducah, KY

University of Pikeville, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Pikeville, KY, the school resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Nearly 1,300 students enroll at University of Pikeville yearly.

Areas of study offered at University of Pikeville include:

• Osteopathic Medicine
• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Communications
• Biology

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, admitting all students that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be needed for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $18,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $3,500 per year. University of Pikeville may provide financial aid for students who qualify by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at University of Pikeville through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

Students should visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UPIKE has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).