36 monthsProgramme duration
Programme overview
Main Subject
Criminology
Degree
BS
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare students for entry-level to more advanced positions in a variety of criminal justice careers. These career opportunities include, but are not limited to, the law enforcement agencies, counseling and social services or human services agencies, court management and administration units, probation and parole and specialized security organizations. Our curriculum supports career preparation with the inclusion of a required internship in criminal justice or a related field. Students are required to successfully complete 160 internship hours and must satisfy the academic component of the internship.
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program also provides students currently working in the field with the competencies and credentials necessary for career advancement and the skills needed to obtain supervisory/development, and management positions. Our innovative curriculum includes a culminating course, CJ-480 Criminal Justice Capstone, which requires students to apply scientific knowledge and their research skills to address a specific criminal justice issue and to recommend sound policies.
Additionally, the bachelor’s program provides excellent preparation for graduate and professional studies in criminal justice and its related fields.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Criminology
Degree
BS
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare students for entry-level to more advanced positions in a variety of criminal justice careers. These career opportunities include, but are not limited to, the law enforcement agencies, counseling and social services or human services agencies, court management and administration units, probation and parole and specialized security organizations. Our curriculum supports career preparation with the inclusion of a required internship in criminal justice or a related field. Students are required to successfully complete 160 internship hours and must satisfy the academic component of the internship.
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program also provides students currently working in the field with the competencies and credentials necessary for career advancement and the skills needed to obtain supervisory/development, and management positions. Our innovative curriculum includes a culminating course, CJ-480 Criminal Justice Capstone, which requires students to apply scientific knowledge and their research skills to address a specific criminal justice issue and to recommend sound policies.
Additionally, the bachelor’s program provides excellent preparation for graduate and professional studies in criminal justice and its related fields.
Admission Requirements
To apply for a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, candidates must fulfill the following admissions requirements:
- Candidates must possess either a high school graduation credential or high school equivalency diploma, or a recognized college associate degree or higher as listed in the transfer admissions policy.
- Candidates must also submit a completed application for admission, as well as a personal statement or essay.
Criminal justice candidates also participate in a pre-admission interview.
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