Keiser University’s Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice provides preparation in many areas of the criminal justice system. Topics include but are not limited to: deviant behavior, forensics, law enforcement and investigation, victimology, private security, corrections and juvenile justice and how components work together and are governed by our laws, the Supreme Court and the U.S. Constitution. This exploration of the American criminal justice system culminates with an emphasis on research, analysis and the future of the system.
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Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives.
To develop students’ ability to understand the tools and procedures used by various agencies within the criminal justice system;
To develop students’ ability to think critically and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
To assist students in becoming more proficient in researching, collecting and organizing complex data, solving problems and working collaboratively;
To prepare students for employment and advancement in criminal justice related fields.
Prerequisites for Major Courses
None.
Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice, students must earn 120.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows:
Criminal Justice Upper Division Major Courses-Required (15.0 credit hours)
Criminal Justice Management
3.0 credit hours
Ethics in Criminal Justice
3.0 credit hours
Constitutional Criminal Procedures
3.0 credit hours
Criminal Evidence and Procedures
3.0 credit hours
Integrated Criminal Justice Capstone Project*
3.0 credit hours
*Course must be taken in student's last semester. Successful completion of Research Writing is required before a student can be enrolled.
Criminal Justice Upper Division Major Courses-Additional (21.0 credit hours)
Deviant Behavior
3.0 credit hours
Victimology
3.0 credit hours
Crime and the Media
3.0 credit hours
Organized Crime
3.0 credit hours
White-Collar and Economic Crime
3.0 credit hours
Drug Control
3.0 credit hours
Terrorism
3.0 credit hours
Human Exploitation
3.0 credit hours
Private Security
3.0 credit hours
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
3.0 credit hours
Protective Services
3.0 credit hours
Cyber Crimes
3.0 credit hours
CJ Internship I
3.0 credit hours
CJ Internship II
3.0 credit hours
Upper Division General Education Courses (9.0 credit hours)
Research Writing
3.0 credit hours
Interpersonal Communication
3.0 credit hours
Sociology of the Urban Community
3.0 credit hours
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