Bachelor - Criminal Justice: Human Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Colorado Technical University's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Human Services program is designed to provide students with a foundational knowledge of law enforcement, correctional systems, the courts, and general human services. This program is designed to emphasize working with youth and chemical dependency. You will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience by completing an internship. You could take classes like criminology, criminal law, American government, American diversity, or social psychology. Other classes available to you include abnormal psychology, homeland security, juvenile delinquency, criminal procedure, and public administration.

What Are the Prerequisites?

Colorado Technical University's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Human Services program applicants should have a background in psychology and communication. Applicants to all of Colorado Technical University's programs must have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs have additional requirements.

What Are the Course Requirements?

This degree program consists of 181 credits. This includes 53 credits from concentration classes.

Criminal Justice Course Requirements

Core Courses

Course Code	Course Name
CJUS141	Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJUS201	Law Enforcement Operations and Report Writing
CJUS250	Homeland Security
CJUS263	American Corrections
CJUS300	Victimology
CJUS342	Juvenile Delinquency
CJUS343	Criminology
CJUS365	Criminal Law
CJUS375	Criminal Procedure
CJUS440	The Laws of Evidence
CJUS460	Interview and Interrogation
CJUS475 or CJUS480	Internship or Criminal Justice Capstone
PBAD200	American Government
PBAD201	Public Administration
PBAD301	Grant Writing Basics
PSYC336	Abnormal Psychology
SOCL350	Social Psychology
SOCL356	American Diversity

Concentration Courses

Course Code	Course Name
CJHS300	Human Service Practice in the Criminal Justice Setting
CJHS311	Study of Alcohol Use and Abuse
CJHS315	Child Abuse
CJHS320	Alcohol & Drug Treatment Continuum
CJHS325	Drug Use and Abuse
CJHS337	Ethics for the CD Counselor
CJHS399	Chemical Dependency Elective - Special Topics
CJHS411	Foundations of Individual Counseling
CJHS421	Foundations of Group Counseling
CJHS425	Introduction to Family Counseling
PSYC301	Child and Adolescent Psychopathology

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

Graduates of Colorado Technical University's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Human Services program have the opportunity to work in a number of organizations in both the private and governmental sectors. For example, you could work in a juvenile corrections facility, where your responsibilities might include operations, counseling, or administration. Jobs graduates could pursue include:

• Police officer
• Corrections officer
• Counselor

Advanced Degrees

Graduates could also pursue master's degrees in criminal justice. A master's degree in this field can qualify you for management or teaching positions. For example, you could work as a facility manager at a juvenile detention center.

CTU does not guarantee employment or salary. University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University's catalog and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.