Psychology and Criminal Justice, Dual BA
- Program Delivery
- On Campus, Online, Hybrid
- Total Credits
- 120 Credits
About the Program
The B.A. program teaches you about the science of Psychology. Students learn basic findings and theories in the field of Psychology and learn about the methods through which that knowledge is generated. It is not an applied program. In other words, more formal training is needed after the B.A. degree be a licensed clinician/counselor/ therapist/ psychologist who provides direct services to people. The B.A. in Psychology provides a useful course of study that will enable students to pursue an advanced degree.
The BA in Criminal Justice program utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to capture both the academic liberal arts emphasis and the professional and policy knowledge required to educate criminal justice professionals.
Focus of Study
PSY:
- Diverse Topics & Areas of Specialization in Psychology
- Professional Writing & Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking & Scientific Reasoning Skills
- Information Gathering & Research Methodology
CJ:
- Knowledge of Criminal Justice Systems & Institution
- Information Gathering & Research Methodology
- Critical Thinking & Scientific Reasoning Skills
- Professional Writing & Communication Skills
Admissions Details
To learn more about admission requirements and the application process, please visit the UCCS Admissions page.
Additional Resources for Admissions
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Psychology Undergraduate Lower-Division Courses
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Psychology Undergraduate Upper-Division Courses
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Coursework
For additional details regarding the program coursework, please visit the Academic Catalog .