Highlighted Programs
Highlighted Programs
These talent pathways will help you take advantage of the incredible benefit to attend UNC system universities tuition free. They were developed specifically to guide law enforcement officers through degree programs.
Criminal Justice, BA
There are two talent pathways to getting an undergraduate degree in criminal justice at Charlotte. Everyone needs to complete the general education requirements before completing the major. The Criminal Justice & Criminology department has two options: the Criminal Justice major and the Criminal Justice, Crime Analytics Concentration major. It is important to review what each major entails to determine the best fit for you and note the admissions requirements necessary to pursue the major.
Criminal Justice
Take your career in the criminal justice field to the next level with this academic study of the criminal justice system and learn about criminological theory, research methods and more.
On Campus
Preferred Electives
CJUS 3321 Criminal Procedure
CJUS 3341 The Criminal Offender
CJUS 2360 Ethics and the Criminal Justice System
CJUS 3366 Domestic Violence
CJUS 3367 Problems and Decisions in Criminal Justice
CJUS 2380 Introduction to Law Enforcement
CJUS 3382 Community-Oriented Policing and Problem-Solving
CJUS 4370 Data Analytics and Crime
CJUS 4379 Qualitative Research and Analysis in Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice – Crime Analytics Concentration
This concentration provides students with a deeper understanding of how data is used to address issues related to crime.
On Campus
Preferred Electives
CJUS 3321 Criminal Procedure
CJUS 3341 The Criminal Offender
CJUS 2360 Ethics and the Criminal Justice System
CJUS 3366 Domestic Violence
CJUS 3367 Problems and Decisions in Criminal Justice
CJUS 2380 Introduction to Law Enforcement
Political Science, BA
There are two talent pathways to getting an undergraduate degree in political science at Charlotte. Everyone needs to complete the general education requirements before completing the major. The Political Science and Public Administration department has to options: the Political Science major and the Political Science, Security and Intelligence Studies Concentration major. It is important to review what each major entails to determine the best fit for you and note the admissions requirements necessary to pursue the major.
Political Science
Learn about American and International Politics, political science methods, political philosophy, fascism, communism and more with this B.A. in Political Science.
Preferred Electives
POLS 1170 Introduction to Political Philosophy
POLS 3154 Cyberspace and Politics
POLS 3175 Philosophy of Law
POLS 3177 Social and Political Philosophy
POLS 3381 Critical Thinking Skills for Intelligence
POLS 3382 Analytic Writing and Briefing
POLS 4110 North Carolina Student Legislature
Political Science – Security and Intelligence Studies Concentration
This concentration encourages students to gain an understanding of the ethics, processes, priorities, and outcomes of national security policy.
On Campus
Preferred Electives
POLS 1170 Introduction to Political Philosophy
POLS 3154 Cyberspace and Politics
POLS 4110 North Carolina Student Legislature
Public Administration, MPA
There is one talent pathway to getting a master’s degree in public administration at Charlotte. Everyone needs to complete undergraduate prerequisites before completing the program unless they successfully completed the courses in their undergraduate degree. The Criminal Justice & Criminology department has more information about the MPA program. It is important to review what the program entails to determine the best fit for you and note the admissions requirements necessary to pursue the degree.
Master’s in Public Administration
The primary objective of the Gerald G. Fox Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program is to provide professional training in public administration.
On Campus
Preferred Electives
CJUS 6104 Legal and Ethical Issues in Crime Analysis
MPAD 6142 Grant Writing and Reporting
MPAD 6185 Intergovernmental Relations
MPAD 6187 Advanced Seminar in Public Management Problem Solving
MPAD 6188 Research Applications in Public Administration
MPAD 6290 Emergency Management
MPAD 6292 Disaster Management