If helping others is your calling, then The Bachelor of
Science in Criminal Justice Administration with a concentration in Human
Services* degree program is calling you. This program provides a solid
educational foundation of criminal justice administration, which includes a
focused view of theories and practices as well the development of
critical-thinking and leadership skills. You will also gain insight into human
services as it relates to criminal justice such as child protective services
and other organizations put in place to protect those who are unable to protect
themselves. Additionally, our curricula help students to develop sought-after
managerial and administrative skills associated with human services.
The highest crime and incarceration rates in the world belong to the United States. Couple that with an increasingly security-conscious society, and it’s easy to see why criminal justice is experiencing steady and continued occupational growth.
But deterring criminal activity of all types and rehabilitating offenders has become more and more complex. Tackling today’s criminal justice challenges requires a new generation of leaders who are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, and analytical skills necessary to develop innovative, multisystemic solutions.
Law enforcement, corrections, and other criminal justice professionals face challenges every day, from imminent physical danger to issues of politics, ethics, and personal judgment. The growing demands of this challenging profession make a Justice Administration bachelor's degree imperative for success in the field. When you earn your bachelor's degree in Justice Administration, choosing from four career-specific specializations. If you're interested in a career that allows you contribute to the country's criminal justice system, Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration is designed to help you reach your goals. The courses within this degree program maintain a dual emphasis on both the study of crime and justice within the American legal system.
You can build in-depth knowledge about topics that are increasingly important to the criminal justice system. Our programs emphasize the importance of diversity, ethical treatment and community involvement. Whether you are most interested in working with law enforcement, the courts or the corrections system, the skills you can gain can help you make it happen.
Instructors in the Criminal Justice Administration program typically have years of experience and can help you develop the skills you need to find a job in the field. Our caring faculty work hard ensure that you receive plenty of individualized attention, and flexible scheduling can make it easy to fit learning into your schedule.
What
you'll learn
The mission of the Bachelor of
Science in Criminal Justice Administration is to provide students with a strong
foundation in criminal justice principles, concepts and theories, as well as a
practice orientation to criminal justice administration. The degree offers a
global perspective, as well as specific concentration areas of criminal justice
services delivery. Students will receive core instruction in criminal justice
as it is represented in the domains of police, courts and corrections, and then
advance to concentrations related to specific areas of criminal justice within
those domains.
The BS/CJA Management concentration
is designed to give learners a depth of understanding concerning the management
and administrative skills necessary to effectively run organizations in the
various domains of criminal justice system. The courses included in this degree
concentration focus primarily on the management and administration skill sets
associated with the police, the courts, and with corrections. The theories and
principles behind criminal justice are also examined. Students learn about
policies, procedures associated with management functions, as well as many
administrative practices and factors impacting criminal justice agency
operations. This will not only give students the insight into what these
specific departments are and what they do, but how to maintain and evaluate
organizational operations from an administrative viewpoint.
These programs can focus on community police work, the court systems in the U.S. and correctional institutions. Students learn the skills necessary for obtaining proper evidence, filing legal documentation and supervising criminals. Many also learn to talk with potential witnesses, comfort victims and work in tandem with community members. Graduates are capable of analyzing evidence, following potential leads and solving crimes. To enter into these programs, students must generally only have earned the equivalent of high school diplomas.
Course Topics
Criminal justice administration B.S. programs may use an interdisciplinary approach with a wide range of topics, including civil service, policing strategies, communication, technology and security. Courses within these programs may include:- Criminal law
- Criminal procedures
- Criminal justice systems
- Deviant behavior sociology
- Correctional systems
- Juvenile delinquency
- Criminology
Have a positive impact on your community
with a rewarding career in criminal justice administration. Criminal justice:
major in administration degree will prepare you for entry-level careers in a
variety of criminal justice areas, including victim assistance, youth
counseling and the court system. Through hands-on coursework and preparation in
interactive classes taught by industry professionals you'll acquire the
practical skills necessary to launch your career in criminal justice.
