CSUB Criminal Justice

Higher Education Why Criminal Justice at CSUB? professors with diverse specialty areas and backgrounds. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Outstanding Faculty

At CSU Bakersfield, students in Criminal Justice get to work closely with highly qualified Ph.D. CSUB also welcomes distinguished adjunct faculty, including local law enforcement officials, attorneys, and state and county judges. Academic Excellence

California State University, Bakersfield Criminal Justice Department offers coursework for individuals who are interested in und

erstanding the causes, responses, and impact of crime on communities. Students learn about the criminal justice system’s place in society, its development through time, and how society’s views towards crime and punishment have shaped the system’s actions, values, philosophies, and resources. degree in Criminal Justice is designed to provide the student with familiarity in the major components of the U.S. criminal justice system, including law enforcement, prosecution, courts, and corrections. Criminal Justice majors leave CSUB grounded in the intricacies of the U.S. justice system network, the theories underlying criminal behavior, and the research methodologies required to understand complex criminal justice issues. CSUB also offers a minor in Criminal Justice. Additionally, majors and non-majors have the opportunity to take elective courses on ethics, drugs, prisoners’ and victims’ rights, white collar crime, and terrorism, as well as classes addressing race gender, crime, and justice. Internship Opportunities

In addition to providing an outstanding classroom experience, CSUB's Criminal Justice Department also offers students internships with the Bakersfield Police Department, Kern County Sheriff's Office, Kern County Probation, District Attorney's Office, Child Protective Services, California Department of Rehabilitation, Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault, and several private law firms. Criminal Justice majors with junior status and a minimum of 2.5 CSUB GPA are eligible. Please email the Department Coordinator for more information about the Criminal Justice Department at CSUB or call the Department Office at (661) 654-2433.

04/21/2026

CSUB CJ Supporters!! 📣

Our department has been selected for the 2026 CSUB Golf Classic! The proceeds directly support criminal justice student scholarships 💚

Please consider participating in this event to help us raise money! Send it to your friends and family who love to golf. You can also send to any community partners you know who may want to donate goods or services.

Register with the link below:

https://events.csub.edu/e/4th-annual-csub-golf-classic/

Our students and our department appreciate your support 💙💛

04/08/2026

Tonight in the MPR!!

03/25/2026

Professor Stockton with her students from Advanced Topics in Courts class. They toured the courthouse and were able to observe preliminary hearings and a homicide trial. What a great learning experience for them!

Photos from CSUB Criminal Justice's post

03/22/2026

A fantastic Future Runner Day turnout today!! 💛💙

Fun was had and students were informed! 🙌🏼

03/20/2026

Join us for our 2nd Annual Speed Interviewing Event on Wednesday, April 8th, where you can interview with various professionals from local criminal justice agencies 👩‍✈️👮‍♂️👨‍⚖️🕵️

Scan the QR code to register! 📋

We hope to see you there!!

11/20/2025

We had such a great turnout last night at the Walk n Talk with UPD event! Criminal justice students were able to interact with UPD officers and CSOs while taking a walk around campus. We great appreciate UPD for collaborating with us to make this event happen!

The group visited the SSE Dean’s Office cupcake booth for some cupcakes, fresh popcorn, and hot cocoa afterwards. Thank you SSE admin and staff!!

We ended the evening with a small presentation from our CSOs and a brief lecture from Professor Nelson-Burkert.

A big shoutout to our students for showing up and participating, making the evening a success!! 💙💛

11/20/2025

We had such a great turn out last night at the Walk n Talk with UPD event! Criminal justice students were able to interact with UPD officers and CSOs while talking a walk around campus. We greatly appreciate UPD for collaborating with us to make this event happen!

The group visited the SSE Dean’s cupcake booth and enjoyed cupcakes, popcorn, and hot chocolate afterwards. Thank you SSE admin and staff!

We ended the evening with a small presentation from our CSOs and a brief lecture from Professor Nelson-Burkert.

A big shout out to our students for showing up and participating, making the evening a great success!! 💙💛

11/12/2025

UPD is here for our students in so many ways. Need a safety es**rt? Call UPD! 654-2667 💙💛

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