College of Education & Professional Studies

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Criminal Justice is designed to meet the needs of students pursuing a career in several areas of the criminal justice system. The major qualifies graduates for employment in many public service professions. Opportunities currently exist for men and women in law enforcement, courts, and corrections agencies at the federal, state, and local levels of government.

The Master of Science degree with a major in Criminal Justice is offered to serve the needs of several different groups of students: (1) pre- and in-service criminal justice personnel seeking a career-enhancing education; (2) those interested in teaching or research in the profession or higher education; and (3) those interested in preparing for a doctoral degree. The degree program may be tailored to meet the needs of individual students.

All of our graduate course offerings are web-based. Graduate programs in particular cater to the needs of the working professional, allowing 24 hour access, advanced topics and projects, and peer networking with others working in the field.

In addition to general courses, there are specialized courses for those interested in law enforcement, corrections or professional field activity and research.

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Careers in Criminal Justice

  • Law Enforcement
  • Crime Analyst
  • Parole Officer
  • Probation Officer
  • Digital Forensics Investigator
  • Forensic Science
  • Postal Inspector
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Border Security

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Criminal Justice Degree

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Criminal Justice is designed to meet the needs of students pursuing a career in several areas of the criminal justice system. The major qualifies graduates for employment in many public service professions.
(120 credit hours).

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Criminal Justice Degree

The Master of Science degree with a major in Criminal Justice is offered to serve the needs of several different groups of students: (1) pre- and in-service criminal justice personnel seeking a career-enhancing education; (2) those interested in teaching or research in the profession or higher education; and (3) those interested in preparing for a doctoral degree. The degree program may be tailored to meet the needs of individual students.
(36 credit hours).

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Border Security and Management Graduate Certification

The Border Security and Management Graduate Certificate program is self-paced and 100 percent online. It is designed to offer a customized professional development opportunity to DHS, USBP, CBP, and industry personnel. It comprises four courses, or twelve credit hours, to complete.
(12 credit hours).