"Students鈥� success is not simply a good grade but also how they can apply the knowledge
that they learned from the classroom to the outside world and contribute to society
and mankind." -听Dr. Attapol Kuanliang,听Associate Professor Criminal Justice, School of Social Sciences,
College of Business & Social Sciences.
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (BA)
Continued interest for public safety will lead to new openings for law enforcement;
however, jobs may be competitive depending on location, so having a bachelor鈥檚 degree
will make you all the more valuable in the field of criminal justice. Some of the
jobs that individuals with a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Criminal Justice will qualify for
are:
- Probation Officer
- Forensic Science Technician
- Police Officer
- Correctional Officer
- Private Detective
- Fish and Game Warden
- Security Guard
- State Trooper
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Computer Forensics Specialist
- Fraud Investigator
- US Postal Inspector
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Among many others.
The Criminal Justice degree program is the oldest of its kind in the state, being
started in 1970. Approximately 88% of program graduates are working in the criminal
justice field within six months of completing this program and over a third are promoted
by their employers within the first five years of employment.
This degree program provides students with in-depth knowledge of the three key areas
of the criminal justice system; the police, the courts, and corrections. Over 40%
of our graduates continue on to pursue a master degree, which you will be well prepared
for after completing this program.
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To find the curriculum for this degree please view this .
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NOTE:听Transfer students must have completed a听college-level English听and a听college-level Mathematics听course, designed to fulfill general education requirements, with a grade of "C" or
higher in both.
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