Criminal Justice Administration
If you’re passionate about serving and protecting your community, a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Administration could be the path for you. This program is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to work in a variety of law enforcement and criminal justice fields, including corrections, law enforcement, courts, government, fraud investigations, and more.
Our comprehensive curriculum covers topics such as the history of crime and punishment, criminal investigations, the role of rehabilitation, police operations, and juvenile justice. You’ll dive into critical areas such as crime scene processing, criminal profiling, terrorism, and e-crimes like identity theft and online fraud—fields that are growing rapidly and offer high demand for skilled professionals.
Graduates of this program are well-prepared for advanced study in law or a master’s program, as well as diverse career opportunities in both public and private sectors. With demand for criminal justice professionals expected to rise due to the retirement of baby boomers and the need for skilled individuals in federal, state, and local agencies, now is the time to pursue this career path.
Our Criminal Justice Administration program offers an academically rigorous yet flexible approach. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the criminal justice system, important bodies of law, and specialized knowledge tailored to your specific career goals. Choose from a wide range of electives to focus or diversify your studies, allowing you to craft an education that aligns with your ambitions.
Program Learning Objectives:
- Analyze and apply key management principles, professional conduct, and ethics within federal, state, local, or tribal agencies in the criminal justice system.
- Demonstrate strong written, verbal, organizational, and technological skills in solving complex problems in the workplace.
- Understand and apply human resource and employment practices within criminal justice environments.
- Develop, organize, and manage projects focused on crime prevention, investigative strategies, asset protection, rehabilitation, and crisis management.
- Design policies and procedures for criminal justice organizations or large organizations’ security departments.
- Master relevant criminal and civil laws, crime prevention strategies, critical incident response, police-community relations, and ethical standards.
Pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice Administration opens the door to a range of career paths, whether in law enforcement, corrections, homeland security, or fraud investigations. As the need for well-trained professionals in these fields continues to grow, the opportunities are vast—helping you make a meaningful impact on society.
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Courses
Organizational Behavior
Criminal Justice
Intro to Corrections
Juvenile Justice: Alternatives to Incarceration
Cyber Investigations
Societal Changes in Victimology
Essential Criminal Justice Research
Fundamentals of Intelligence Analysis
Bachelor Degree Internship
Criminal Procedure
Historical Perspectives of the Constitution
Investigative Report Writing
Criminal Law
Police Operations
Criminal Investigation
Principles of Management
Job Pursuit Seminar
Careers you can pursue
- Police Officer
- Secret Service
- Forensic Science
- Fish & Game Warden
- Fraud Investigator
- Customs Agent
- State Trooper
- IRS Investigator
- FBI Agent
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Correctional Officer
- CIA Agent
You will succeed if you are...
- Service-minded
- Value integrity
- Logical and intuitive
- Good communicator
- Community-focused
- Concern for others
- Multi-tasker
88.1% of our graduates were employed in their chosen field or continuing their education within one year of graduation.
* Based on graduates whom we have information during a one-year period from 2022-23. It should be noted that 98.1% of graduates were employed in some capcity or continuing their education.
