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Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science

Criminal Justice concentration

Crime and Intelligence Analysis concentration

Digital Forensics

Homeland Security concentration

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree provides a practice-based approach to learning through an overview of law enforcement, corrections, the court system and private security in the United States. Crime and other threats affect the stability of both local communities and the nation’s security. Members of the criminal justice system and certain related emergency management sectors work to identify and eliminate these threats.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are able to:

  • Apply ethical standards across professional and personal settings
  • Evaluate the quality and sufficiency of evidence in the criminal justice process
  • Analyze the impact of human behavior on crime
  • Assess criminal justice issues using modern techniques including technology
  • Apply the skills needed to manage crisis within various populations
  • Evaluate emergency operations plans

For additional information about the program link to: http://www.ecpi.edu/business/program/criminal-justice-bachelor-degree/. To see the Student Consumer Information link to: https://www.ecpi.edu/student-consumer-services which provides additional information on the future careers, success, cost, and financing for this program. For information on the University Completion and Graduation Rates, please see About ECPI University on the ECPI website.

In 2.5 years, through the year-round schedule, students can earn a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.

 

Criminal Justice Concentration Outcomes

Students in the Criminal Justice concentration will gain the following additional outcomes:

  • Analyze the major functions of the criminal justice system

Crime and Intelligence Analysis Concentration Outcomes

Students in the Crime and Intelligence Analysis concentration will gain the following additional outcomes:

  • Apply intelligence analysis to security threats

Digital Forensics Concentration Outcomes

Students in the Digital Forensics concentration will gain the following additional outcomes:

  • Apply digital forensic investigative techniques

Homeland Security Concentration Outcomes

Students in the Homeland Security concentration will gain the following additional outcomes:

  • Evaluate security and response plans for the nation's critical infrastructure

About Criminal Justice

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program have many career opportunities. These career paths may lead students to positions within or related law enforcement, the courts, corrections (including community corrections such as probation and parole), emergency management and private security, one of the fastest growing sectors in criminal justice. Criminal justice positions generally are located within federal, state and local government agencies but can also be found in the military and private corporations inside the United States and beyond.

Graduates of the B.S. degree program in Criminal Justice (with the Criminal Justice concentration) are positioned to compete for employment in federal, state, local and military law enforcement agencies, courts, law firms, prisons, jails, federal and state (adult and juvenile) probation and parole offices, rehabilitative facilities and private security firms. Graduates are also positioned to compete for employment in transportation security organizations, emergency management agencies and public health departments. This is only a partial list of common employment opportunities.

Graduates of the B.S. degree program in Criminal Justice (with the Crime & Intelligence Analysis concentration) are positioned to compete for employment in federal, state, local and military law enforcement agencies, and private companies. Graduates are also positioned to compete for employment in transportation security organizations, emergency management agencies, banks, or financial institutions and public health departments. This is only a partial list of common employment opportunities.

Graduates of the B.S. degree program in Criminal Justice (with the Digital Forensics concentration) are positioned to compete for employment primarily in law enforcement fields that focus on the security of United States citizens, security and control of U.S. borders and protection of domestic critical infrastructure sectors including transportation. These agencies are looking for skilled employees who can assist in the fight to bring cyber criminals to justice and stop the current rise in cyber-attacks and computer crimes. Graduates are also positioned to compete for employment in private digital forensic companies and private security firms. This is only a partial list of common employment opportunities.

Graduates of the B.S. degree program in Criminal Justice (with the Homeland Security concentration) are positioned to compete for employment primarily in law enforcement fields that focus on the security of United States citizens, security and control of U.S. borders and protection of domestic critical infrastructure sectors including transportation. Graduates are also positioned to compete for employment in federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in positions not solely focused on homeland security, probation offices, parole offices, emergency management agencies and private security firms. This is only a partial list of common employment opportunities.

Applicants for employment in criminal justice must be capable of completing an employment process which may include the following:

  • Criminal History Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Psychological Screening/ Mental Health History
  • Driving Record
  • Polygraph Examination
  • Security Clearance
  • Physical Agility
  • Physical Health Evaluation
  • Military Disciplinary History
  • Domestic Violence Investigations
  • Credit History
  • Social Networking Background Investigation
  • Background Investigation
  • Panel Interviews
  • Behavioral Assessment
  • Possession of a Valid Driver's License
  • Compliance with policies regarding body art/ tattoos and piercings
  • Tobacco Free Agreement
  • Educational History

Recommended Certifications

Certifications are not required for completion of this program but are encouraged. ECPI University provides vouchers allowing students to take certification exams at a greatly reduced cost. See the Campus Program Director for a discussion on certifications offered at that Campus.

Externships are opportunities for students to gain mentored, practical experience in a “real world” job setting. Students in the College of Criminal Justice are not required to complete an externship as part of their programs of study. Each student who wishes to complete an externship will be assisted by Career Services in finding a suitable externship opportunity.

Program Outline

To receive the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree, students must earn 121 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 8 semesters, which is equivalent to 30 months or 120 weeks of instruction. The program requirements are as follows:

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum

48 semester credit hours

CJ100Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CJ106Criminal Law I

3
CJ110Law Enforcement Operations

3

CJ125Criminal Procedure

3

CJ130Ethics in Criminal Justice

3

CJ135Corrections

3
CJ200Investigations

3

CJ225Crime Scene Management

3

CJ229Cybercrime Investigations

3
CJ230Introduction to Terrorism

3

CJ235Criminology

3

CJ325CJ Special Populations

3
CJ340Organized Crime

3
CJ350Criminal Justice Documentation

3

CJ380Private Security I

3

CJ430Critical Incident Management

3

Arts and Sciences*

31 semester credit hours

CAP480Arts and Sciences Capstone

3

COM115Principles of Communication

3
ENG110College Composition

3

ENG120Advanced Composition

3

HUM205Culture and Diversity: Exploring the Humanities

3

MTH131College Algebra

3

MTH140Statistics

3

PHY120Physics

3

PHY120LPhysics LAB

1

PSY105Introduction to Psychology

3

PSY220Positive Psychology

3

*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.

 

Self-Integration

6 semester credit hours

CIS108Office Applications

2
COR191Career Orientation

1

FOR110Essentials for Success

3

Concentration Requirements

Crime and Intelligence Analysis

18 semester credit hours

CJ240Intelligence

3

CJ250Introduction to Geospatial Technologies

3
CJ301Crime Intelligence Analysis

3
CJ315Mobile Device Forensics

3
CJ390Crime Mapping

3

CJ400Fraud Examination

3
Various Electives

18

Criminal Justice

18 semester credit hours plus electives

CJ115Drugs and Crime

3

CJ205Juvenile Justice

3

CJ370Rules of Evidence

3

CJ435Emergency Planning

3

CJ461Media Relations for Law Enforcement

3
CJ480Probation and Parole

3

Various Electives

18

Digital Forensics

27 semester credit hours

CJ310Digital Forensic Analysis

3
CJ315Mobile Device Forensics

3
CIS106Introduction to Operating Systems

3
CIS123Introduction to Python Scripting

3
CIS150Introduction to Networking

3
CIS206Linux Administration

3
CIS212Principles of Cybersecurity

3
CIS225Network Protocols and Services

3
CIS403Ethical Hacking

3
Various Electives

9

Homeland Security

18 semester credit hours plus electives

CJ210Global Comparative Justice

3

CJ245Multi-Cultural Communication for Law Enforcement

3

CJ320Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence

3
CJ416Domestic Terrorism

3
CJ435Emergency Planning

3

CJ485Homeland Security

3

Various Electives

18

Electives

Digital Forensics only Electives

9 semester credit hours

ACC160Principles of Accounting I

3

BUS121Introduction to Business

3
CJ245Multi-Cultural Communication for Law Enforcement

3

CJ290Externship-CJ III

3

CJ320Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence

3

Criminal Justice Electives (except Digital Forensics)

18 semester credit hours

ACC160Principles of Accounting I

3

ACC161Principles of Accounting II

3

BUS121Introduction to Business

3
CJ115Drugs and Crime

3

CJ205Juvenile Justice

3

CJ240Intelligence

3

CJ245Multi-Cultural Communication for Law Enforcement

3

CJ290Externship-CJ III

3

CJ291Externship-CJ II

2
CJ292Externship-CJ I-a

1
CJ305Victimology

3
CJ310Digital Forensic Analysis

3
CJ320Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence

3
CJ361Law Enforcement Management

3

CJ370Rules of Evidence

3

CJ390Crime Mapping

3

CJ400Fraud Examination

3
CJ410CJ Capstone Project

3
CJ416Domestic Terrorism

3
CJ461Media Relations for Law Enforcement

3
CJ480Probation and Parole

3

CJ481Case Management for Criminal Justice Professionals

3
CJ485Homeland Security

3

CJ490Externship-CJ Sr. III

3

EET350Overview of Electronic Security Devices

3