Program Highlights of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice:
- Immersive experiential learning opportunities through hand-on courses, internships, oral presentations, and field exercises.
- Development of analytical and problem-solving skills essential for law enforcement.
- A strong foundation in criminal law, constitutional law, and procedural justice.
- Courses in criminology, forensic science, firearms, and physical fitness.
- Exposure to community policing, conflict resolution, and modern investigative techniques.
- Exposure to real-world case studies and legal analysis.
- Opportunities to network with local, county, state, and federal law enforcement professionals as they provide in-depth, real-world applications of lessons learned in and out of the classroom.
- Effective law enforcement requires ethical and strategic leadership. This program integrates leadership principles into its coursework, preparing students to manage high-pressure situations, community engagement, and professional decision-making. Through the integration of leadership principles, students will enhance their ability to communicate, resolve conflicts, and take initiative in criminal justice settings.
Graduates of this Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program will be well-equipped to pursue careers in local, county, and state policing, corrections, federal agencies, and private security, or continue their education in law and homeland security.
Sample Courses:
CRJ 105 Introduction to Criminal Justice - Overview of law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
CRJ 200 Introduction to Firearms - Comprehensive hand-on course that will instill a safety-first mindset while developing a foundation of marksmanship with a pistol commonly used by law enforcement agencies.
CRJ 326 Introduction to Forensic Science - Overview of the field of forensics, presentation of evidence, crime scene investigation, fingerprinting, and blood stain analysis.
CRJ 330 Criminal Profiling - In depth course that classifies and predicts criminal behavior, while developing a practical understanding of criminal profiling as a law enforcement tool.
CRJ 397 Criminal Justice Internship or CRJ 420 Capstone - Students will have the opportunity to choose between an internship or capstone course. The internship allows students the opportunity to see the real-world application of lessons learned while the capstone focuses on the development of a project demonstrating research and writing skills.
