The Criminology and Justice program offers two minors: Criminology and Justice and Forensic Science.

The minor in Criminology and Justice allows students majoring in other academic disciplines to explore criminal justice as a field of study. The minor in forensic science allows students majoring in other academic disciplines to explore forensic science as a field of study. Learn more about the details of each of these programs below.

​Criminal justice and private security are one of the fastest growing areas in terms of employment, and an advanced degree is becoming a necessity.

The Master of Criminology & Justice online degree program responds to the need for professionally-trained criminal justice administrators, planners and researchers as well as private security professionals. The Master of Criminology & Justice curriculum at Loyola is a 30 credit online program that can be completed in one year. Courses are taught year round.

At Loyola University New Orleans, you’ll study the structure of the justice system, the ethical questions surrounding the imprisonment and rehabilitation process, and the operation of homeland security and the Supreme Court so that you have the tools to make a career out of sustaining justice. This is an evening/online program.

Keeping people safe, making the world a better place—these things are not as simple as putting those who break the law in jail.

Criminal justice careers include an exciting array of possibilities.

By obtaining a degree in criminology and justice, you will join Loyola graduates who have gone on to careers in federal and governmental agencies around the world, including the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and numerous state and local criminal justice agencies. 

All undergraduate course descriptions can be found in the University Bulletin. Up to 12 hours of elective credit can be used with this program. Electives will consist of any other Loyola class students and their advisor deem necessary for their desired health-related graduate program.