The J. Frank Barefield, Jr. Department of Criminal Justice offers undergraduate degrees in:
The department also offers minors in:
Launch Your Career
The criminal justice program at UAB is one of the oldest in the U.S. With a long-standing tradition of excellent faculty and outstanding graduates, students who complete the program have gone on to work in prestigious positions in many different fields within the justice system, social service fields, and in careers not related to justice.
The digital forensics program is tailored to students looking to work in the exciting and lucrative field of computer forensics and security. The program’s hands-on approach helps give students practical experience, giving them the opportunity to make immediate contributions to the field.
Learn in the Classroom and the Field
All students in our Bachelor of Science with a Major in Criminal Justice program are required to do an internship as their capstone experience. This requirement gives our students unprecedented access to a network with those already working in the field, the chance to acquire valuable experience, and the opportunity to gain hands-on learning in both the classroom and in the field. Students in the digital forensics program experience a robust capstone experience that may include an internship.
We invite you to explore our programs and find the right one for you!