2025-2026 Catalog 
    
    Aug 28, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog

Criminal Justice BS


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Degree and Certificate Programs

The Criminal Justice program at UMFK provides students with a comprehensive foundation in law enforcement, legal principles, and public safety. Designed to cultivate critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and practical skills. This four-year degree integrates rigorous coursework with hands-on experiential learning to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in law enforcement and related fields.

The Criminal Justice BS program is eligible for participation in the 3 + 3 Bachelor - Juris Doctor, Accelerated Pathway (MaineLaw)   and the 4 + 1 Bachelor - MBA, Accelerated Pathway (MaineMBA)  

The Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science degree will be awarded upon the successful completion of the program requirements and fulfillment of the University of Maine at Fort Kent graduation requirements.

Criminal Justice BS Program Details  

Distribution of credits


Core Courses 62 credits
Major-Specific General Education Courses1 6 credits
Remaining General Education Courses1 34 credits
Free Electives  reach 120 credits 18 credits2

1The “Major-Specific General Education Courses” together with the “Remaining General Education Courses”, fulfill UMFK’s General Education requirement.

2Actual total remaining for Free Electives may be different based on student selections.

Major-Specific General Education


These courses are required for this major and also fulfill General Education requirements.

Remaining General Education


Refer to the General Education (All Bachelor Degrees)  list for details.

Typical Course Sequence


Sequence may vary based on student selections.

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Degree and Certificate Programs