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Bachelor of Science -Criminal Justice Administration
The basic aim of the Criminal Justice Administration Bachelor of Science program is to develop a comprehensive understanding of the total criminal justice system within the larger society by providing a firm base in the theoretical, philosophical, and practical knowledge of criminal justice. The program aspires to provide a broad focus at the early stages of the student's professional development by increasing his/her ability to deal effectively in the criminal justice system mission in society. Well over 35 basic career opportunities in the criminal justice system (law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, the courts, prosecution, and defense) at the community, municipal, county, state, regional, and federal levels await the Criminal Justice Administration program graduate. Requirements for AdmissionFor information on applying, call 1-877-505-1059 or email pssc@park.edu Students will need to complete at least 30 semester hours through Park University, with 15 hours in their major in order to receive a degree from Park University. See the Online Learning Admissions Process web page for detailed information about our application and admissions process.
Core CurriculumA total of 120 credit hours are required for degree completion. Forty-two (42) credits are in the major field distributed as follows:
Area of Concentration Area A: Law Enforcement CJ231 Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 cr. CJ311 Criminal Investigation 3 cr.
Area B: Corrections CJ232 Introduction to Corrections 3 cr. CJ322 Probation, Parole and Community Corrections Area C: Security CJ233 Introduction to Security 3 cr. CJ333 Security Administration 3 cr. TOTAL: 42 Credits Liberal EducationSuccessfully complete the liberal education requirements as described in the university catalog.
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The online criminal justice degree has three
concentrations in Security, Law Enforcement, and
Corrections.