Criminal justice courses focus on crime policy, the origins of criminal offending, and criminal justice issues that affect the multicultural U.S.-Mexico border region using up-to-date empirical research. Criminal justice majors may choose to complete an internship, research practicum, or service learning opportunities. Our department is committed to offering high quality and innovative learning experiences, and to make your transition to UTEP as seamless as possible. We offer the following undergraduate degrees: BA-Criminal Justice (on-campus and 100% online), BA-Security Studies (100% online), as well as two minors: (1) Criminal Justice and (2) Intelligence and Security Studies. At the graduate level, we offer the following graduate degrees: MS-Criminology and Criminal Justice (on-campus), Master of Defense and Strategic Studies (100% online), and MS-Intelligence and National Security Studies.