Criminal Justice

Welcome to Criminal Justice at Georgia Highlands College (GHC). GHC offers two degrees in this area: an Associate of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, with concentrations in Pre-Law (Spring 2025), Law Enforcement, and Social Justice. All courses are offered online through the University System of Georgia eMajor. GHC is a part of the USG and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Our professors represent broad and diverse backgrounds in the field of criminal justice with practical and educational experience on a wide range of criminal justice topics.

Our graduates go on to graduate or law school. They work in law enforcement at local, state and federal agencies, to include the private sector.

Come join us and set the stage for your success as you engage and explore the many opportunities the field of criminal justice has to offer.

For new or returning students, How to Apply!

For current GHC students who have 50 or more hours of college credit and wish to go into the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program, please Apply Now and take our brief Student Introduction Quiz.