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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice provides students with the knowledge, skills, and professional abilities relevant to the criminal justice field, as well as a strong liberal arts component that develops communications skills, information literacy, abstract thinking and critical analysis and fosters historical, political and social awareness. Students will explore the theoretical, operational, and legal components of law enforcement and the prevention, adjudication, and correction of juvenile and adult crime. Graduates are prepared for careers in the public or private sector of criminal justice or cyber crime and security.

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program offers area concentrations that enable students to tailor their degrees to their career and educational goals. Specializations include:

  • Computer Security and Forensics
  • Criminal Justice Administration
  • Crime and Criminal Behavior
  • Crime Mapping and Data Analysis
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Completion of Strayer University’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program does not guarantee that a student has met the requirements for employment in the criminal justice field. Prior to enrolling in the program, students are encouraged to consult the applicable licensing board in the field of their employment. Students should be advised that many criminal justice employers take into account the following factors when determining eligibility for employment: U.S. citizenship, state residency, criminal background screening, physical and psychological health, age and military discharge information. Links to the most commonly requested information for regulated professions are available on the Strayer University website at https://icampus.strayer.edu/assignments-academic-support/student-services/student-consumer-information/information-licensed-careers.

Requirements

Area I-Core Component

BUS 100Introduction to Business
CIS 105Introduction to Information Systems
CRJ 100Introduction to Criminal Justice
ENG 115English Composition
MAT 104Algebra with Applications
LEG 100Business Law I
Total Credit Hours:27.0

Area II-Major Component

CIS 170Information Technology in Criminal Justice
CRJ 105Crime and Criminal Behavior
CRJ 180Juvenile Delinquency and Justice
CRJ 220Ethics and Leadership in Criminal Justice
CRJ 320Criminal Investigation
CRJ 325Criminal Procedure
CRJ 499Undergraduate Capstone in Criminal Justice
LEG 320Criminal Law
SOC 205Society, Law and Government
Total Credit Hours:40.5

Area II-Concentration Component

Students must choose one of the following Area II Concentration Components to complete the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.

Total Credit Hours:36.0

Area III-General Education Component

ENG 215Research and Writing
OR
LEG 215Legal Research and Writing

ENG 315Professional Communications
HIS 105Contemporary U.S. History
OR
POL 110U.S. Government
HUM 111World Cultures I
HUM 112World Cultures II
MAT 300Statistics
PHI 210Critical Thinking
PSY 110Social Psychology (Required for CRJ)
SCI 110Introduction to Physical Science
SCI 115Introduction to Biology
SCI 200Environmental Science
SOC 100Introduction to Sociology
SOC 300Sociology of Developing Countries
OR
POL 300Contemporary International Problems
OR
ECO 405Economic Problems and Issues
Total Credit Hours:58.5

Area IV-Elective Component

These courses are selected in consultation with the Academic Advisor; within this component it is possible for students to develop a minor in a second Area of study (See “Minors”).

Total Credit Hours:18.0

 

Total Credit Hours: 180.0

Area II Concentration Requirements

Computer Security and Forensics Concentration

CIS 175+Introduction to Networking
CIS 333+Networking Security Fundamentals
CIS 349+Information Technology Audit and Control
CIS 356Decision Support and Business Intelligence
CIS 417Computer Forensics
CIS 438Information Security Legal Issues
SEC 402Cyber Security
SEC 405Computer Crime Investigation
Total Credit Hours:36.0

Criminal Justice Administration Concentration

CRJ 310Law Enforcement Operations and Management
CRJ 330Comparative Criminal Justice
CRJ 400Crime Prevention Strategies
CRJ 410Corrections
CRJ 420Emergency Management Procedures
CRJ 430Advanced Law Enforcement
CRJ 435Drugs, Gang, and Organized Crime
SEC 310Homeland Security Organization and Administration
Total Credit Hours:36.0

Crime and Criminal Behavior Concentration

CRJ 322The Criminal Mind
CRJ 310Law Enforcement Operations and Management
CRJ 330Comparative Criminal Justice
CRJ 331Forensic Psychology
CRJ 400Crime Prevention Strategies
CRJ 410Corrections
CRJ 435Drugs, Gang, and Organized Crime
CRJ 440Terrorism and Antiterrorism
Total Credit Hours:36.0

Crime Mapping and Data Analysis Concentration

CIS 111Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems
CIS 356Decision Support and Business Intelligence
CIS 358Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
CIS 429Data Warehouse Planning
CIS 438Information Security Legal Issues
CIS 458Advanced Topics in Geographical Information Systems
CRJ 441Crime Mapping Techniques
SEC 402Cyber Security
Total Credit Hours:36.0

Cybersecurity Management Concentration

CIS 175+Introduction to Networking
CIS 333+Networking Security Fundamentals
CIS 359Disaster Recovery Management
CIS 417Computer Forensics
CIS 438Information Security Legal Issues
CIS 462Security Strategy and Policy
SEC 402Cyber Security
SEC 405Computer Crime Investigation
Total Credit Hours:36.0

Homeland Security and Emergency Management Concentration

CRJ 310Law Enforcement Operations and Management
CRJ 420Emergency Management Procedures
CRJ 430Advanced Law Enforcement
CRJ 440Terrorism and Antiterrorism
CIS 359Disaster Recovery Management
SEC 310Homeland Security Organization and Administration
SEC 315Security Assessment and Solutions
SEC 402Cyber Security
Total Credit Hours:36.0

All courses are 4.5 credits each.

+Course and certification availability subject to change. Some courses may require pre-requisites first be satisfied through completion of the course at Strayer University, transfer credit or review of previous certifications earned. Contact your advisor for additional information.