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Criminal Justice Degree 100% Online
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - 100% Online
Criminal Justice Online Degree Program Overview
To Protect and Serve: It’s a motto first used by the Los Angeles Police Department in 1955 and then adopted by many other law enforcement organizations since then. In four short words, it perfectly describes the purpose and dedication of the people who choose a career in law enforcement.
Have you ever considered a career in Criminal Justice? It takes a special kind of person. The best police officers, sheriff’s deputies, correctional officers, and agents possess certain personal characteristics such as:
- A Sense of Ethics
- Initiative
- Civility and Respect for Others
- Balanced Temperament
- Humility
- Common Sense
If you think you have what it takes to become a Criminal Justice professional, ECPI University has a convenient way for you to get started - and it’s 100 percent online. Our Online Criminal Justice program is designed to provide you 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
With this knowledge base, you can be prepared to pursue exciting career opportunities with:
- Law Enforcement Agencies
- Homeland Security
- Border Protection
- Corrections
- Fraud Investigation
- Public and Private Security (including Workplace Security and Surveillance)
What’s more, at ECPI University Online you can get your degree much faster. Through our year-round, accelerated schedule, you can earn our online Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice in as little as 2.5 years.
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 Online 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 an Online 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 Curriculum
48 semester credit hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJ100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ105 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ110 | Law Enforcement Operations | 3 |
| CJ125 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CJ130 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ135 | Corrections | 3 |
| CJ140 | Research Methods | 3 |
| CJ200 | Investigations | 3 |
| CJ225 | Crime Scene Management | 3 |
| CJ227 | Computer Investigation | 3 |
| CJ230 | Introduction to Terrorism | 3 |
| CJ235 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJ340 | Organized Crime | 3 |
| CJ350 | Criminal Justice Documentation | 3 |
| CJ380 | Private Security I | 3 |
| CJ430 | Conflict Management | 3 |
Arts and Sciences
31 semester credit hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAP480 | Arts and Sciences Capstone | 3 |
| COM115 | Principles of Communication | 3 |
| ENG110 | College Composition | 3 |
| ENG120 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| HUM205 | Culture and Diversity | 3 |
| MTH131 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MTH140 | Statistics | 3 |
| PHY120 | Physics | 3 |
| PHY120L | Physics LAB | 1 |
| PSY105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY220 | Positive Psychology* | 3 |
Self-Integration and Computer Literacy
6 semester credit hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COR090 | Career Orientation Seminar | 0 |
| FOR110 | Essentials for Success | 3 |
| CIS115 | Computer Applications | 3 |
Concentration Requirements
Criminal Justice
18 semester credit hours plus electives
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJ115 | Drugs and Crime | 3 |
| CJ205 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CJ370 | Rules of Evidence | 3 |
| CJ435 | Emergency Planning | 3 |
| CJ461 | Media Relations for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CJ480 | Probation and Parole | 3 |
| Various Electives | 18 |
Homeland Security
18 semester credit hours plus electives
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJ210 | Global Comparative Justice | 3 |
| CJ245 | Multi-Cultural Communication for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CJ320 | CJ Special Topics | 3 |
| CJ435 | Emergency Planning | 3 |
| CJ416 | Domestic Terrorism | 3 |
| CJ485 | Homeland Security | 3 |
| Various Electives | 18 |
Electives
Electives
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS121 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CJ115 | Drugs and Crime | 3 |
| CJ205 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CJ245 | Multi-Cultural Communication for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CJ240 | Intelligence | 3 |
| CJ290 | Externship-CJ III | 3 |
| CJ291 | Externship-CJ II | 2 |
| CJ292 | Externship-CJ I-a | 1 |
| CJ310 | Digital Forensic Analysis | 3 |
| CJ320 | CJ Special Topics | 3 |
| CJ352 | Criminal Statutory Analysis | 3 |
| CJ361 | Law Enforcement Management | 3 |
| CJ370 | Rules of Evidence | 3 |
| CJ390 | Crime Mapping | 3 |
| CJ390L | Crime Mapping LAB | 1 |
| CJ416 | Domestic Terrorism | 3 |
| CJ461 | Media Relations for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CJ480 | Probation and Parole | 3 |
| CJ481 | Case Management for Criminal Justice Professionals | 3 |
| CJ485 | Homeland Security | 3 |
| CJ490 | Externship-CJ Sr. III | 3 |
| EET350 | Overview of Electronic Security Devices | 3 |
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are able to:
- Execute ethical standards across professional and personal settings.
- Critically evaluate the quality and sufficiency of evidence to support a criminal justice argument (case or proposal).
- Integrate scientific inquiry into the analysis of criminal justice issues.
- Analyze human behavior and the impact on crime.
- Execute policies and protocols when emergency and criminal situations occur.
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