Boca Raton, USA
DURATION
3 up to 4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
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Introduction
Earn your stripes
As a criminal justice major, you'll gain a solid understanding of the causes of crime and the application of justice. You'll study topics such as criminology, victimology, psychology, and political studies and visit local law enforcement agencies. You'll learn all of this from nationally recognized experts and you'll have the opportunity to speak with professionals in the field.
In this criminal justice degree program, you'll learn the structure and process of the American judicial system and explore and analyze diverse ethical issues that you may encounter as a criminal justice professional. When it's time to graduate, you'll have the knowledge and confidence necessary to assume positions of responsibility and leadership.
Full-time students enrolled in this program can participate in internships in Washington, D.C., for a semester. Once you have earned your criminal justice degree, you may go on to law school or work in a variety of law enforcement careers.
Criminal justice program information
Majoring in criminal justice means learning all the aspects of criminal law, procedures, and the courts. In this program, you'll gain a deeper understanding of policing in America, social problems, and global human rights. Plus, you'll complete field-based assignments blending theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Here's more information about what you'll study as a criminal justice major:
- Human behavior, abnormal psychology, and victimology
- Cross-disciplinary courses and how they influence the field of criminal justice
- Discretion, affirmative action, use of deadly force, misconduct, civil disobedience, undercover operations, and privacy
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Curriculum
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Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
There's a variety of fields and criminal justice jobs that may interest you from a corrections officer to a victim advocate.
Whether you are starting a new career, or you want to advance in your current job, your new degree will open the door to many opportunities.
You’ll find yourself qualified for criminal justice jobs and careers in government at the federal, state, county and local levels, and in the private sector, such as:
- Victim advocate/services
- Corrections officer
- Private security
- Juvenile justice/delinquency prevention
You may also choose to continue your education and earn your M.S. in criminal justice, or go on to law school to pursue one of the following career paths:
- Defense attorney
- Prosecutor
- Court reporter
- Judge paralegal