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Criminal Justice - Orange Park
Program Info
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice offers a specialized overview of the criminal justice system, preparing graduates for entry-level positions in a broad array of criminal justice environments.
Through our comprehensive program, you can gain the skills necessary to maintain law and order, protect life and property, and conduct administration, planning, and research services. It is designed to prepare you for a career in corrections, probation, loss prevention, and security administration.
Criminal Justice Training Courses
The curriculum offers a balance of theory and application in the areas of:
- Criminology
- Criminal evidence
- Criminal procedure
- Introduction to corrections
- Policing
- Criminal justice report writing
- Constitutional law
- Concepts of criminal law
- Computer applications
- Juvenile justice system
The program includes a comprehensive study of the national criminal justice system, correctional organizations, and law enforcement agencies. You can learn about the nature and extent of crime and delinquency, and the cause and explanation of criminal behavior. Rules of evidence, basic investigative techniques and the philosophy of criminal law are additional areas of study.
You have the opportunity to delve into specialized areas such as gang activity, drug operations, probation, and criminal justice management. Further areas of interest include: computer crime, victimology, alternatives to incarceration, and interview and interrogations.
Students also have the option to pursue a concentration in Criminal Investigations or Homeland Security.
Criminal Justice Career Opportunities
Some career opportunities include:
- Case worker
- Corrections officer
- Dispatcher
Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree
Upon graduation, you'll receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice.
Programs may vary by campus. Please refer to the school catalog available at the campus in your area for specific program information.
* Schedules subject to change. Please contact the campus for current schedule.
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