From homeland security to the security of your local neighborhoods, schools, and businesses, public safety is a top concern in today's society. Numerous career paths exist for people who want to take an active role in making their own community a better, safer place. Whether you are seeking entry-level employment in the field of criminal justice or want to advance your current career in law enforcement, private security, or corrections, earning a bachelor's degree in criminal justice may help you achieve your goal.*

In addition to a providing a broad liberal arts education, this baccalaureate program combines professional skills training with courses designed to help you develop a solid foundation of criminal justice knowledge. In this program you will have an opportunity to:

• Gain an understanding of the philosophy and development of the U.S. criminal justice system, its agencies and institutions, and the issues and challenges they face
• Explore applied research methods and techniques used in the field
• Examine the development of criminal law, the elements and types of criminal offenses, and the principles of criminal culpability
• Complete a capstone project to demonstrate your ability to apply the critical thinking skills and concepts you study online to real-world criminal justice scenarios

Core Major Open Elective Emphasis Areas / Law Enforcement Emphasis Areas / Corrections Emphasis Areas / Forensic Psychology Emphasis Areas / Crime Scene Investigation Emphasis Areas / Computer Crime Emphasis Areas / Homeland Security Emphasis Areas / Juvenile Justice Total Program Requirements

Courses Credits Communication Course 5 Mathematics Course 5 Communication Course 5 Arts and Humanities Course 6 Physical Science Course 6 Social Science Course 6 Courses Credits Eight Skills of the Effective Criminal Justice Student 5 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System 5 Criminology I 5 Criminal Investigation 5 Computers, Technology, and Criminal Justice Information Systems 5 Criminal Procedure 5 Criminal Law for Criminal Justice 5 Applied Criminal Justice Ethics 6 Major Electives 24 Bachelor’s Capstone in Criminal Justice 6 One Crime Prevention 5 Exploration of Computer Crime 5 Introduction to Forensic Psychology 5 White-Collar Crime 5 Deviance and Violence 5 Investigating Terrorism 5 One Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 6 Supervisory Practices in Criminal Justice 6 Organized Crime 6 Managing Criminal Justice Organizations 6 Research Methods in Criminal Justice 6 Courses Credits Open Electives 59 Courses Credits Family and Domestic Violence 6 Homeland Security 6 Crime Scene Investigation II 6 Organizational Behavior in Criminal Justice Organizations 6 Courses Credits Introduction to Corrections 5 Homeland Security 6 Drugs and Alcohol in the Criminal Justice System 6 Probation and Parole 6 Criminal Justice Elective 6 Courses Credits Psychology for Law Enforcement 6 Crisis Intervention 6 Abnormal Psychology 6 Criminal Justice Elective 6 Courses Credits Legal Foundations of Criminal Evidence 6 Crime Scene Investigation II 6 One Crime Scene Photography 6 Forensic Fingerprint Analysis 6 One Forensic Chemistry and Trace Evidence Analysis 6 Forensic Biology and Impression Evidence 6 Courses Credits Internet Vulnerabilities and the Legal Implications of Monitoring Activity in Cyberspace 6 Investigating Cybercrime 6 Computer Forensics 6 Protecting Digital Assets 6 Courses Credits Homeland Security 6 Crisis Negotiation 6 Criminal Justice Electives 12 Courses Credits Juvenile Delinquency* 5 Family and Domestic Violence 6 Juvenile Justice 6 Case Management 6 Abnormal Psychology 6 *Taken in place of an open elective Total Program Requirements 180

As a student in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program, you may qualify to participate in a hands-on internship program at a crime laboratory in your area. Participate in real-world crime scene investigations under the supervision of experienced professionals and study to develop your skills in one of eight areas of field investigation:

• Serology/DNA
• Toxicology
• Evidence
• Chemistry/controlled substances
• Photography
• Firearms
• Crime scene investigations
• Identification/latent prints

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An example of a crime lab internship opportunity available through Kaplan University is at the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office (PBSO) in South Florida. The PBSO is the fourth largest county law enforcement agency in the United States, serving a population in excess of 1.4 million citizens. The PBSO crime lab is accredited by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB). This modern forensic facility is headed by the renowned former director of laboratory services for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and run by a distinguished field staff of criminal experts.

Let us evaluate your transcripts. You may qualify for our Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program and be eligible to earn your bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Kaplan University in as little as two years.‡

What Are the Career Opportunities?

With a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, you may qualify for employment opportunities related to computer crime, corrections, counterterrorism, crime scene investigation, detention, fraud investigation, homeland security, juvenile justice and detention, law enforcement, parole and probation, prisons, private investigations, or public safety.*Additional opportunities may be found in corporate, government, or private security.

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* Additional police academy training may be required to qualify for certain positions in law enforcement.
† Although the program is designed to prepare students for various certification and licensing examinations, Kaplan University cannot guarantee students will pass the exams.
‡Speak to an Admissions Advisor or refer to our University Catalog for our Transfer of Credit policy.