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Keiser University’s accelerated BACJ to MACJ dual-degree program equips learners, especially adult learners, with knowledge and skills that the criminal justice system demands at an accelerated pace with seamless transition from undergraduate study to graduate study. For students who have the potential and would like to accelerate their education journey, this substitution will prepare BACJ students for their MACJ study and reduce the overall credit hours and the duration of the study to get both undergraduate and graduate degrees in criminal justice. This approach will build a “bridge” for the BACJ students to advance to the MACJ program on a fast track. The opportunity to earn both degrees in an accelerated manner increases the value students derive from their educational experience at Keiser University.
BA in Criminal Justice Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives:
MA in Criminal Justice Program Objectives
Keiser University’s MACJ program enables students to contribute to the criminal justice profession and fosters independent learning. Upon completion of this program, students are able to:
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The accelerated dual degree program is a 150 credit hours program that allows eligible students to complete both Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (BACJ) and Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (MACJ) degrees in an accelerated time frame.
| Criminal Justice Lower Division Courses (24.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3.0 credit hours |
| Introduction to Corrections | 3.0 credit hours |
| Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3.0 credit hours |
| Communications and Writing for CJ Professionals | 3.0 credit hours |
| Introduction to Juvenile Procedures | 3.0 credit hours |
| Criminal Law | 3.0 credit hours |
| Criminal Investigation | 3.0 credit hours |
| Behavioral/Social Science (6.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| American History Pre 1876 | 3.0 credit hours |
| American History Since 1876 | 3.0 credit hours |
| Political Science | 3.0 credit hours |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Sociology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Communications (3.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Speech Communications | 3.0 credit hours |
| Computers (3.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Computers | 3.0 credit hours |
| Economics (3.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Microeconomics | 3.0 credit hours |
| Macroeconomics | 3.0 credit hours |
| English (6.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| English Composition I | 3.0 credit hours |
| English Composition II | 3.0 credit hours |
| Humanities/Fine Arts (3.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| American Literature | 3.0 credit hours |
| English Literature | 3.0 credit hours |
| Mathematics (6.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| College Algebra | 3.0 credit hours |
| College Mathematics | 3.0 credit hours |
| Applications of Mathematics | 3.0 credit hours |
| Statistics (required) | 3.0 credit hours |
| Natural Science (6.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 3.0 credit hours |
| General Biology Laboratory | 1.0 credit hour |
| Environmental Science | 3.0 credit hours |
| Advanced Biology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Advanced Biology Laboratory | 1.0 credit hour |
| General Chemistry | 3.0 credit hours |
| General Chemistry Laboratory | 1.0 credit hour |
| Advanced Chemistry | 3.0 credit hours |
| Advanced Chemistry Laboratory | 3.0 credit hours |
| 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 |
| Note: **Graduate level courses for the accelerated track. | |
| 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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The instructors at Keiser University impacted my life. They believed in my ability to become a great graphic designer, regardless of how I felt about my skills. KU helped to prepare me for the real world and got me to where I am today.
