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Keiser University’s Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice offers a comprehensive foundation for understanding the structure, function, and impact of the American criminal justice system. Students explore diverse topics such as deviant behavior, forensic science, law enforcement practices, criminal investigations, victimology, private security, corrections, and juvenile justice. The program emphasizes how these components work together within the framework of U.S. laws, the Supreme Court, and the Constitution.
Through research, analytical projects, and case studies, students gain the skills to critically evaluate policies and trends shaping the future of criminal justice. Graduates are prepared to pursue a variety of career paths, including roles in law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, private and corporate security, crime analysis, forensics, and investigative services. The degree also provides a strong foundation for those interested in graduate studies, opening doors to advanced opportunities in public service, policy development, and criminal justice leadership.
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Opens doors to advanced opportunities in public service and criminal justice leadership
Online / On Campus / Hybrid
Financial aid for those who qualify**
** Speak with a dedicated financial aid counselor to explore all your financial aid and funding options.
* Time to degree completion is an estimate, not intended as a guarantee, and can vary based on many case-by-case factors.
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives.
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To receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice, students must earn 120.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows:
Lower Division Courses
| 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 |
Upper Division Courses
| 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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Whether you can come to campus or you need to earn an online criminal justice degree, Keiser University has the flexibility you need to help you get started in your criminal justice career! Learn more about our Criminal Justice, BA degree today by Requesting More Info now!
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