Students will learn a wealth of information while enrolled in the Criminal Justice online program, including the history of correctional systems and practices; measurement, causes and characteristics of crime; and legal aspects of criminal procedure.

Graduates will also acquire necessary skills and knowledge about arrest, search, and seizure; violence and victimization issues; crime prevention and services; moral, ethical, religious issues pertaining to criminal justice; juvenile delinquency; policies, patterns, psychology, physiology, and legal aspects of drugs; and correctional systems.

Law Enforcement Concentration

This program is designed for adults who seek careers related to police work and law enforcement. It is geared toward first-time freshmen and those without an extensive academic background in criminal justice. Graduates who choose this concentration are prepared for positions with local, state and federal government agencies such as city and state police as well as sheriffs' departments, probation and parole departments, FBI, State Law Enforcement Division, drug enforcement agencies, the Secret Service, correctional institutions, juvenile justice agencies and in private, industrial security.

Homeland Security/Emergency Preparedness Concentration

This program is designed for adults who seek careers related to homeland security/emergency preparedness. It is geared toward first-time freshmen and those without an extensive academic background in criminal justice. Graduates who choose this concentration are prepared for positions with local, state and federal government agencies such as homeland security/emergency preparedness agencies, city and state police and sheriffs' departments, probation and parole departments, FBI, State Law Enforcement Division, drug enforcement agencies, the Secret Service, correctional institutions, juvenile justice agencies and in private, industrial security.

Coursework Details

The Bachelor of Criminal Justice program consists of 123 credit hours structured in a convenient eight-week format for working adults. Skilled and experienced professors with real world expertise instruct the courses and will work directly with you to expand your knowledge and improve your skills.