Bachelor - Criminal Justice

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American InterContinental University's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed for students who are interested in learning the knowledge and tactics required to pursue a career in the criminal justice system. If you'd like to learn more about AIU Online's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program, read on.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

American InterContinental University's online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare you for a career in the criminal justice system. You will have the opportunity to learn about corrections and security as well as the role of criminal justice in the judicial system. You will also have the chance to study security and loss prevention. After completing the program, you could possess an in depth understanding of juvenile justice, criminal law, and other aspects of the field

What Are the Prerequisites?

If you're thinking of applying to AIU Online's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program, you should be interested in law enforcement and the judicial system. Applicants to American InterContinental University's program should have already earned a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs may have additional requirements.

What Are the Course Requirements?

Required courses for the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program include basic criminal law and law enforcement concepts. You will also take several general education courses. Some courses you may take include:

Core Criminal Justice Courses

Course Code	Course Name
CRJS 101	Foundations of Criminal Justice Systems
CRJS 105	Theories of Crime Causation
CRJS 205	Introduction to Criminal Law
CRJS 210	Introduction to Law Enforcement
CRJS 215	Introduction to American Court System
CRJS 220	Foundations of Corrections
CRJS 230	Principles of Communication and Report Writing in Criminal Justice
CRJS 300	Proseminar in Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice Specialization Courses

CRJS 260	Criminal Justice Procedures
CRJS 250	Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
CRJS 240	Careers in Criminal Justice
CRJS 270	Security and Loss Prevention

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

After completing AIU Online's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program, you could seek entry-level employment in law enforcement, government agencies, and other public and private organizations. You may assist in corrections, crime scene investigation, general law enforcement, and more. Entry-level positions you could pursue include:

Detective
Crime scene investigator
Homeland security agent
Police officer
Security guard

Advanced Degrees

If you'd like to advance your knowledge of the criminal justice field, you could earn a master's degree. Earning a master's degree may qualify you for high level employment in criminal justice. Related master's degrees include:

Master of Criminal Justice
Master of Homeland Security
Master of Forensic Science
Master of Criminology

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It gives me great pleasure to talk about the accomplishment I'm most proud of, and that is my education. Due to my busy work schedule, I was never able to take a full class load. And then I decided that the only way I could make any progress was to attend an online university. I did my research and after thorough consideration, I chose AIU Online. Their degree program was just what I was looking for. And after I started my classes, I also discovered that the instructors were very encouraging and knowledgeable in their fields of study.

After graduating, the AIU Online Career Services Department assisted me with all the questions and concerns with sourcing employment opportunities as well as my resume preparation. The Career Services Department gave me the one-on-one attention I needed. I personally would like to thank my career service advisor for the advice and guidance I received to make my search for employment opportunities a productive experience. I am very thankful to AIU Online for helping to make my dream a reality.

— Kamran Ashrafi, AIU Online Graduate