What is Justice Administration?  The criminal justice system is one of the most important institutions in American society.  A criminal justice system that is honest, fair, effective and efficient is essential to our quality of life and general peace of mind.  Individuals who work within the criminal justice system determine its fairness.  The mission of the faculty of the Department of Justice Administration is to provide our students with a practical educational background in all facets of the criminal justice system.  We believe students must develop a thorough understanding of the practical and theoretical aspects of criminal behavior.  It is imperative that criminal justice practitioners receive an education that will provide both strong general education skills as well as a thorough understanding of the criminal justice system and its processes. 

What degrees do you offer?  We offer a Bachelor of Science in the Administration of Justice degree through the College of Arts and Sciences.  For students who have already completed their undergraduate degree we also offer a Master of Science in the Administration of Justice degree through the Graduate School.  Our degrees are available both on-campus and on-line.

How many hours does the degree require?  Our Undergraduate Bachelors of Science degree program requires a minimum of 121 hours of degree applicable credit.  For our curriculum click here.

What careers are available with a Bachelor of Science in the Administration of Justice degree?   Nationally, almost 2 million people are employed in the criminal justice system.  These jobs include those of police officers, special agents, criminal investigators, corrections officers, probation and parole officers, correctional treatment specialists, criminal records managers, court referral officers, court managers, security specialists, crime prevention officers, victim advocates, juvenile service workers and criminal justice planners.  Careers in criminal justice are rewarding and challenging.  For an overview of careers in the criminal justice system Click here.

Who are the faculty?  The foundation of our educational program is a committed and active faculty.  Due to the expertise of our faculty, a number of partnerships have been developed between the Department of Justice Administration and national, state, and local criminal justice agencies.  Through these partnerships opportunities arise for students to pursue research and gain practical experience with community agencies. For faculty Bios click here

Who will be my advisor?  The Department of Justice Administration has two full time professional advisors assigned to the department to work with Justice Administration majors; Ginger Brown and Kim Hendricks.  To schedule an appointment for advising call (502) 852-6567.

How do I declare Justice Administration as my major?  The easiest way to declare our major is to schedule an appointment for advising.  Our advising staff will provide you with a complete program plan for our degree and will approve your major and update the University Student Records System. 

Do you offer a minor in Justice Administration?  Yes, for students pursuing any other degree program at the University of Louisville a minor in Justice Administration is available.  Our minor is a 21 credit hour concentration of JA courses.  The requirements for our minor are:  JA 200, JA 201, JA 202, JA 305, JA 306, JA 360 and a 300+ JA elective. To declare your minor click here.

Where is the Department of Justice Administration?  Our offices are located in Brigman Hall, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292 (502) 852-6567. 

How do I apply to the University of Louisville? You may apply online at: http://admissions.louisville.edu/app/

How do I know if a class has any pre-requisites? To check for pre-requisites, visit the on-line catalog.

Do you have any JA student organizations? Yes, we have a JA Club and a local chapter of the national criminal justice honor society, Alpha Phi Sigma.

I've been admitted, what do I do next? Call and schedule an appointment to see Kim or Ginger (502)-852-6567 or Click here to E-mail us.

When do classes begin? For the current academic calendar click here.

What classes are available this term? For a complete listing of JA course click here