BWU: Program: Undergraduate: BS Criminal Justice

BS Criminal Justice

The BS in Criminal Justice will appeal to undergraduates who are interested in preparing for a career in criminal justice, law, or a related field; students who are currently employed in the criminal justice community; and individuals who are generally interested in studying how public policies about crime and its control are created and implemented.

This degree is designed to meet the educational and professional needs of individuals in law enforcement who are interested in professional development or career advancement. It also prepares individuals for challenging and dynamic careers in the justice system at the local, state and federal levels. Individuals completing the program are prepared for entry- and advanced-level positions, teaching or training assignments, private security employment, research, or employment as consultants within the field.

The core program consists of upper division courses that include research methods, juvenile justice, corrections, criminology, leadership and management, civil and criminal investigations, court systems, criminal law and a senior research project supervised by full-time, associate and select core adjunct faculty. Additionally, students select elective courses from psychology, sociology, addictive disorders, behavioral science, legal studies, information technology and human resource management to provide a broader perspective in human behavior.

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