Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice
If you have previously obtained an associate's degree, the 2+2 Option for the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice will help you become qualified with the skills needed to market yourself in today's employment market, as well as enable you to increase your earnings. The Digest of Education reports that a bachelor's degree results in increased income over the duration of your life.
Our pioneering program integrates the career-oriented emphasis of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program, granting you the ability to enter the workforce as you pursue your lifelong objectives. Our bachelor's degree program will help you become prepared to advance in criminal justice by providing you with the necessary knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking, and technical competencies needed to succeed in today's world. Our program flexibly fits the needs of students whose goals are achieved through obtaining a bachelor's degree as well as those students who plan to continue their education in criminal justice in graduate programs.
Kaplan University has three emphasis areas available in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program: Law Enforcement, Private Security, and Corrections. Additionally, if you are unable to adhere to the prerequisite course requirements listed below with transfer credits obtained elsewhere you will have to obtain the appropriate credits via Kaplan University.
Who is this program designed for?
This degree program is intended for those who have already obtained an A.A.S., A.S., or A.A. degree from a college that has received regional or national accreditation and who are looking to obtain a four-year degree with the hopes of advancing their career in accounting, finance, or an information technology/systems field.
What is the value of this degree?
This degree program will empower your pursuit of prospects in private security, prison administration, law enforcement, crime scene investigation, private investigations, and homeland security.
Students can concentrate on an area of study that most appropriately fits their career and educational goals.
- Law Enforcement Emphasis
- Private Security Emphasis
- Corrections Emphasis
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