## Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

**Criminal Justice Overview** Looking for a career where you can make a real difference? There is no more noble profession than keeping your fellow citizens free from harm. What’s more, it’s a truly fascinating career. Today’s criminal justice professionals work in a variety of settings involving investigations, security, law enforcement, forensic science, and technology.

If this sounds like the career you’re looking for, consider ECPI University’s Criminal Justice program. Through ECPI’s year-round schedule, you could earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice in as little as 2.5 years.! An Associate Degree program is also available at select campuses which can prepare graduates for entry level employment in the Criminal Justice field, and could be earned in just 1.5 years.

ECPI’s program could prepare graduates for exciting career opportunities with:

- Law Enforcement Agencies
- Homeland Security
- Border Protection
- Corrections
- Fraud Investigation
- Public and Private Security (including Workplace Security and Surveillance)

ECPI’s curriculum is designed to give students an understanding of:

- Policies and procedures of law enforcement
- Legal system and court structure
- Security and surveillance principles
- Technology to investigate, solve, track, and deter crime

**Program Description** ECPI University builds all of its programs around one guiding principle: LEARN BY DOING. That’s especially important for those studying Criminal Justice because knowing what to do in critical situations can literally save a life. ECPI’s Criminal Justice program focuses on real-world application of criminological principles. This program can prepare graduates to play a vital role in the investigation and prosecution of criminals in both the physical world and cyberspace. Students can develop knowledge and skills in such areas as:

- Anti-Terrorism and Homeland Security Functions
- Law Enforcement, Security, Surveillance, and Investigations
- Courtroom Procedures
- Juvenile Justice
- Corrections

**Possible Career Track** Upon completion, graduates with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Criminal Justice Degree could possibly pursue a career in a wide range of areas including:

- Police Officers
- State Troopers
- Corrections
- Federal Officer / Investigative Positions (including those related to FBI, CIA, DEA, and TSA)
- Insurance Investigations
- Probation and Parole
- U.S. Customs and Border Patrol
- Court Systems or Law Firms
- Park Rangers
- Private Security

**Curriculum**## Program Requirements

Core Curriculum48 semester credit hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [CJ100](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ100?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| [CJ106](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ106?width=500&height=550) | Criminal Law I | 3 |
| [CJ325](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ325?width=500&height=550) | CJ Special Populations | 3 |
| [CJ110](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ110?width=500&height=550) | Law Enforcement Operations | 3 |
| [CJ125](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ125?width=500&height=550) | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| [CJ130](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ130?width=500&height=550) | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| [CJ135](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ135?width=500&height=550) | Corrections | 3 |
| [CJ200](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ200?width=500&height=550) | Investigations | 3 |
| [CJ225](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ225?width=500&height=550) | Crime Scene Management | 3 |
| [CJ229](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ229?width=500&height=550) | Cybercrime Investigation | 3 |
| [CJ230](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ230?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Terrorism | 3 |
| [CJ235](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ235?width=500&height=550) | Criminology | 3 |
| [CJ350](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ350?width=500&height=550) | Criminal Justice Documentation | 3 |
| [CJ380](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ380?width=500&height=550) | Private Security I | 3 |
| [CJ410](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ410?width=500&height=550) | CJ Capstone Project | 3 |
| [CJ430](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ430?width=500&height=550) | Conflict Management | 3 |

Arts and Sciences31 semester credit hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [CAP480](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CAP480?width=500&height=550) | Arts and Sciences Capstone | 3 |
| [COM115](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/COM115?width=500&height=550) | Principles of Communication | 3 |
| [ECO201](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/ECO201?width=500&height=550) | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| [ENG110](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/ENG110?width=500&height=550) | College Composition | 3 |
| [ENG120](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/ENG120?width=500&height=550) | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| [HUM205](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/HUM205?width=500&height=550) | Culture and Diversity: Exploring the Humanities | 3 |
| [MTH131](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MTH131?width=500&height=550) | College Algebra | 3 |
| [MTH140](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MTH140?width=500&height=550) | Statistics | 3 |
| [PHY120](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/PHY120?width=500&height=550) | Physics | 3 |
| [PHY120L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/PHY120L?width=500&height=550) | Physics LAB | 1 |
| [PSY105](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/PSY105?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| [PSY220](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/PSY220?width=500&height=550) | Positive Psychology | 3 |

Self-Integration and Computer Literacy6 semester credit hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [CIS108](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS108?width=500&height=550) | Office Applications | 2 |
| [COR191](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/COR191?width=500&height=550) | Career Orientation | 1 |
| [FOR110](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/FOR110?width=500&height=550) | Essentials for Success | 3 |

## Concentration Requirements

Criminal Justice18 semester credit hours plus electives
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [CJ115](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ115?width=500&height=550) | Drugs and Crime | 3 |
| [CJ205](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ205?width=500&height=550) | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| [CJ370](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ370?width=500&height=550) | Rules of Evidence | 3 |
| [CJ435](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ435?width=500&height=550) | Emergency Planning | 3 |
| [CJ461](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ461?width=500&height=550) | Media Relations for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| [CJ480](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ480?width=500&height=550) | Probation and Parole | 3 |
| | Various Electives | 18 |

Electives
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [ACC160](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/ACC160?width=500&height=550) | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| [ACC161](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/ACC161?width=500&height=550) | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| [BUS121](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS121?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| [CJ115](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ115?width=500&height=550) | Drugs and Crime | 3 |
| [CJ205](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ205?width=500&height=550) | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| [CJ240](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ240?width=500&height=550) | Intelligence | 3 |
| [CJ245](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ245?width=500&height=550) | Multi-Cultural Communication for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| [CJ290](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ290?width=500&height=550) | Externship-CJ III | 3 |
| [CJ291](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ291?width=500&height=550) | Externship-CJ II | 2 |
| [CJ292](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ292?width=500&height=550) | Externship-CJ I-a | 1 |
| [CJ305](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ305?width=500&height=550) | Victimology | 3 |
| [CJ310](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ310?width=500&height=550) | Digital Forensic Analysis | 3 |
| [CJ320](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ320?width=500&height=550) | Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence | 3 |
| [CJ340](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ340?width=500&height=550) | Organized Crime | 3 |
| [CJ361](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ361?width=500&height=550) | Law Enforcement Management | 3 |
| [CJ370](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ370?width=500&height=550) | Rules of Evidence | 3 |
| [CJ390](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ390?width=500&height=550) | Crime Mapping | 3 |
| [CJ400](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ400?width=500&height=550) | Fraud Examinations | 3 |
| [CJ416](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ416?width=500&height=550) | Domestic Terrorism | 3 |
| [CJ461](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ461?width=500&height=550) | Media Relations for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| [CJ480](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ480?width=500&height=550) | Probation and Parole | 3 |
| [CJ481](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ481?width=500&height=550) | Case Management for Criminal Justice Professionals | 3 |
| [CJ485](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ485?width=500&height=550) | Homeland Security | 3 |
| [CJ490](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ490?width=500&height=550) | Externship-CJ Sr. III | 3 |
| [EET350](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET350?width=500&height=550) | Overview of Electronic Security Devices | 3 |

**Possible Outcomes**## Criminal Justice Outcomes

**Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are expected to:**

- Apply ethical standards across professional and personal settings
- Evaluate the quality and sufficiency of evidence in the criminal justice process
- Analyze the impact of human behavior on crime
- Assess criminal justice issues using modern techniques including technology
- Apply the skills needed to manage crisis within various populations
- Evaluate emergency operations plans

**Criminal Justice Concentration Outcomes**

Students in the Criminal Justice concentration will gain the following additional outcomes:

- Analyze the major functions of the criminal justice system

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