2024-2025 Catalog 
    
    Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog

Criminal Justice BS


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The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is founded upon the liberal arts and sciences that focuses on building practical skills and techniques and the reason these are employed in the field. Over the course of study, students gain knowledge and skill in behavioral and social sciences, which provides graduates a competitive edge for employment and advancement in a multitude of criminal justice professions including police officers, state troopers, sheriff’s deputies, game wardens, customs and border protection, corrections, emergency management, and many others. The Criminal Justice program fosters personal and professional growth, with emphasis on ethical and critical thinking.

The Criminal Justice BS program is eligible for participation in the 3 + 3 Bachelor - Juris Doctor, Accelerated Pathway (MaineLaw)   and the 4 + 1 Bachelor - MBA, Accelerated Pathway (MaineMBA)  

 

Criminal Justice BS Program Details  

Distribution of credits


Core courses 63 credits
Remaining General Education 37 credits*
Free electives or minor to reach 120 credits 20 credits*
*Actual total may vary based on student selections  

 

Remaining General Education


Typical Course Sequence


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