Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ)
Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program can earn their degree in as little as 15 months while gaining a solid knowledge base in the triad areas of the courts, corrections, and law enforcement.
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is a unique program in that it offers students a component of forensic study not usually available at the undergraduate level. This degree can prepare students for positions such as Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Fraud Investigator, Highway Patrol Officer and more.
You can earn four Professional Certificates as you work toward the completion of your Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ)
— Concentration in Forensic Science
AIU Online's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) degree completion program prepares students to demonstrate knowledge and abilities in criminal justice and juvenile justice processes, criminology, law enforcement, law adjudication and corrections. The primary goal of this program is to prepare students to become qualified criminal justice professionals.
The opportunity for public service through law enforcement work is attractive to many because the job is challenging and involves much personal responsibility. Furthermore, law enforcement officers in many agencies may retire with a pension after 25 or 30 years of service, allowing them to pursue a second career while still in their 40s or 50s.*
Forensic science personnel investigate crimes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence. Often, they specialize in areas such as DNA analysis or firearm examination, performing tests on weapons or on substances such as fiber, glass, hair, tissue, and body fluids to determine their significance to the investigation. Forensic science personnel also prepare reports to document their findings and the laboratory techniques used, and they may provide information and expert opinion to investigators.**
AIU Online's BSCJ degree completion program with a concentration in Forensic Science is designed to help meet the need for career-focused professionals with the knowledge and skills to pursue exciting opportunities in this growing area of the criminal justice industry.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ)
— Concentration in Law Enforcement
AIU Online's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) degree completion program prepares students to demonstrate knowledge and abilities in criminal justice and juvenile justice processes, criminology, law enforcement, law adjudication and corrections. The primary goal of this program is to prepare students to become qualified criminal justice professionals.
The opportunity for public service through law enforcement work is attractive to many because the job is challenging and involves much personal responsibility. Furthermore, law enforcement officers in many agencies may retire with a pension after 25 or 30 years of service, allowing them to pursue a second career while still in their 40s or 50s.*
A more security-conscious society and concern about drug-related crimes should contribute to the increasing demand for police services. Applicants with college training in police science, military police experience, or both should have the best opportunities.**
AIU Online's BSCJ degree completion program with a concentration in Law Enforcement is designed to help meet the need for career-focused professionals with the knowledge and skills to pursue exciting opportunities in this growing area of the criminal justice industry.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ)
— Concentration in Special Populations
The growing emphasis on homeland security has created an unprecedented demand for criminal justice and security professionals, and AIU Online's accelerated degree program can help you put your fingerprint on this growing employment trend.
AIU Online's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Special Populations is specifically targeted towards current law enforcement professional looking to climb the ranks or students considering a career change to the rapidly expanding field of Criminal Justice.
This accelerated program can help students prepare for such vital, in-demand careers as FBI agents, corrections officers, security analysts, U.S. Customs agents, directors of airport security and others.