If you have a passion for helping others and want to have an impact on the world, then we have a program for you. The Criminal Justice degree has been developed to allow students to be practice-ready upon graduation. Our professors have been involved in the legal and criminal justice fields, so they are able to bring both academics and practical teaching to the classroom. Classes are scenario-based and will allow students to apply their learning to real life situations.  The field of criminal justice has many well-paying openings in a variety of careers. Whether your interests are in public safety, court systems, corrections, probation and parole, prison reentry, prison ministry, legal studies, or other related careers, a Criminal Justice degree from Grace Christian University will equip you to enter your career prepared to serve Christ in church and society.

Major Requirements – 57-60 credits, at least 24 credits in residence

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is comprised of:

• Arts and Sciences Core 30 credits
• Bible and Theology Core 30 credits*
• Major 57-60 credits
• Undesignated Electives 0-3 credits
• Total Required for Degree 120 credits

* 18 credits for Degree Completion Transfer Students

For all the details, look up your Major in the Program Information section of the Catalog.

If you have a passion for serving others, then we have a degree program for you that will deepen your understanding and empower you to serve at a higher level. The Human Services major prepares students for serving others well in a wide range of contexts. The Human Services field is considered the helping profession. Students are trained to work with diverse populations and address a wide range of social problems. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the unique needs of individuals, families, and communities. All of our graduates have a strong foundation in Bible and ministry, while also earning a professional degree that provides excellent career opportunities after graduation, and as a foundation for graduate school or Seminary. You will be encouraged to apply what you are learning in the real world in service to others as you exemplify the love of Christ through service in non-profit agencies, for-profit organizations, government settings, or in professional ministry.

Major Requirements – 42 credits, at least 18 credits in residence

The Bachelor of Science in Human Services is comprised of:

• Arts and Sciences Core 30 credits
• Bible and Theology Core 30 credits*
• Major 42 credits
• Undesignated Electives/Minor 18 credits
• Total Required for Degree 120 credits

* 18 credits for Degree Completion Transfer Students

For all the details, look up your Major in the Program Information section of the Catalog.

In our rapidly changing world, you want to make a difference.  With a major in Psychology, learned from a Christian worldview, you can make that difference! Empirically driven, the courses you take at Grace Christian University will empower you to understand why people think, feel, and behave the way they do, and what motivates people. This knowledge will give you the intellectual and leadership edge that will make you highly sought-after in today’s competitive job market.  Whether your interests are in the helping professions; advertising, promotion, and marketing; organizational training and development; public relations; retail sales; human resources; or social and community services management, a Psychology degree from Grace Christian University will equip you to enter your career prepared to serve Christ in church and society.

Major Requirements – 45 credits, at least 18 credits in residence

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is comprised of:

• Arts and Sciences Core 30 credits
• Bible and Theology Core 30 credits*
• Major 45 credits
• Undesignated Electives/Minor 15 credits
• Total Required for Degree 120 credits

* 18 credits for Degree Completion Transfer Students

For all the details, look up your Major in the Program Information section of the Catalog.

Are you desiring a career serving others? If so, our recently developed Associate of Arts in Social Science is the program for you. This program offers an introduction to concepts of psychology, human services, and criminal justice while providing foundational academic principles to support success during your time of study. Online cohorts and discussion boards encourage connection and allow opportunities to cultivate meaningful relationships, lifelong friendships, and regular engagement with peers from across the country.

Social Science Content Courses – 18-24 Credits

* PSY 201 and SOC 251 apply toward both the Arts and Sciences Core and Social Science Content Area requirements.

The Associate of Arts in Social Science is comprised of:

• Arts and Sciences Core 24 credits
• Bible and Theology Core 18 credits
• Social Science Content Area 18-24 credits
• Total Required for Degree 60-66 credits

For all the details, look up your Major in the Program Information section of the Catalog.

Adding a minor in Criminal Justice degree gives a broad overview of the field and the unique challenges of law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Students will have theoretical knowledge and application for real-world Christian service. Students gain an overview of criminal law and specific offenses and applies constitutional restrictions on government’s power emphasizing basic criminal law. Students will engage in a wide array of topics related to juveniles, criminology and law enforcement.  Each course will integrate a Christian worldview of justice and on the topics studied.

Pursuing a minor in Human Services gives practical support for helping others. No one is more prepared to meet this need than the Christian who is able to apply the principles of the Word of God and the knowledge and skills gained in a Human Services program. Students will learn to understand and practice cultural diversity competence. Growth in these skills equips individuals with the social graces needed to form bonds of mutual trust that will bridge the differences that ordinarily divides people. Students will engage in topics related to human services in public and private settings, contemporary Western society with emphasis on culture, socialization, group life, social institutions, social processes and social change.

Psychology students embrace individuals holistically, taking a bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective. Further, approaching psychology from a biblical worldview empowers students to support psychological findings in God’s general revelation with His special revelation, the Bible. Students will explore human development from conception through death using the biopsycho-social-spiritual model. Using major theories, such as psychodynamic, behaviorism, cognitive, ecological. Students will examine the psychological influences on health, well-being and longevity. There will be a focus on research methodology and statistics as a liberal arts discipline.The emphasis will be on developing an understanding of the principles and concepts underlying the use of statistics in social sciences research and applications.