Program Delivery
Online Program
Program Level
Undergraduate
Degree Designation
Bachelor of Science
Program Type
Major
College
College of Graduate & Continuing Studies
School/Department
Justice & Interdisciplinary Programs
Program Description
Director, Elizabeth Gurian
The Criminal Justice major is designed for experienced law enforcement and criminal justice professionals who seek to complete their bachelor's degree thus enhancing opportunities for advancement within their careers or opportunities within the law enforcement, intelligence and security communities. This program is an excellent and logical fit for both civilian and military population and specifically, soldiers within Army Special Operations (USASOC) and the Marine Corps who have specialized training in the areas of law enforcement, security, and intelligence.
Goals
Knowledge--Graduates will demonstrate superior knowledge of criminology, criminal law, and the criminal justice system compared to their peers from similar programs.
Skills--Graduates will have the critical thinking and communications skills to analyze and articulate the effectiveness, ethical underpinnings and theoretical basis of criminal justice and social policies, programs and practices.
Careers--Graduates will possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to obtain employment in their desired career field, and/or to gain acceptance to graduate school.
Values--Graduates will exhibit professionalism, leadership, and a commitment to lifelong learning through their careers and/or in their public service.
Program Specific Admission Requirements
Eligible students must have at least 30 credits taken as prior coursework to be considered for admission. The program is delivered online.
Additional Program Information
Potential Careers
federal law enforcement
intelligence agents
private and corporate security personnel
state and local police officers
probation and parole officers
crime analysts
Learning Outcomes
Objective
Upon completion of the degree, students will demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the criminal justice field culminating in the Capstone project. The project will directly or indirectly serve to enhance the career field the student is currently in or the field in which the student will transition.