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BS in Justice Studies

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Have you been interested in how the criminal justice system works at the local, state, and federal levels? If so, you may be interested in Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies program. Read on if you'd like to learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies program here.

What Kind of Program Is It?

When you enroll in Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies, you have the opportunity to study the justice systems from a variety of perspectives. The curriculum focuses on practices, issues, interrelationship, and function of law enforcement agencies in the United States. Some of the courses covered in the curriculum include juvenile delinquency, criminal law, crime and criminology, criminal procedure, and the police function.

What Are the Prerequisites?

If you are interested in applying to Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies, you should have an interest in law enforcement and how law enforcement agencies function in the U.S.

What Are the Course Requirements?

The Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies consists of 120 credits. Elective credits can vary from 32 to 38 credits, while core justice studies credits equal 48 credits.

Justice Studies Courses

Course Code Course Name
PHI 305 Ethical Thinking in the Liberal Arts
JUS 104 Introduction to Justice Studies
JUS 110 Crime and Criminology
JUS 250 Critical Issues in Criminal Justice
JUS 320 The Police Function
JUS 325 The Adjudication Function
JUS 330 The Correctional Function
JUS 430 Criminal Law
JUS 435 Criminal Procedure
JUS 452 Juvenile Delinquency and Justice
SOC 400 Social Research and Statistics
JUS 442 Terrorism's Impact on Emergency Management
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What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

When you have finished Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies program, you have the opportunity to pursue positions with law enforcement agencies and with organizations that deal with law enforcement issues in the United States. Position with police departments and other similar organizations require that applicants have strong communication skills and be able to deal with stressful situations. Some possible job titles could include:

  • Police Officer
  • Border Patrol Agent
  • Customs Officer

Advanced Degrees

When you have finished Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies program, you have the opportunity to pursue master's degrees in the justice studies field. Typically, a master's degree program in justice studies or a related field takes two years of full-time study to complete. In many instances, there is a research component, which provides graduates with experience criminal justice research-related careers, or as preparation for further graduate study at the doctoral level. Some possible master's degree programs could include:

  • Master of Science in Justice Studies
  • Master of Science in Criminal Justice
  • Master of Science in Criminology
  • Master of Science in Social Work
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