The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) provides students with the knowledge, skills, and professional abilities relevant to the criminal justice field. Students will explore the theoretical, operational, and legal components of law enforcement and the prevention, adjudication, and correction of juvenile and adult crime. Graduates are prepared for careers in the public or private sector of criminal justice or cyber crime and security.
The BSCJ program offers area concentrations that enable students to tailor their degrees to their career and educational goals. Specializations include:
- Computer Security and Forensics
- Criminal Justice Administration
- Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- Homeland Security Technology
All students in the BSCJ program must complete the courses outlined in Area I (Core Component), Area III (General Studies Component), and Area IV (Elective Component), as well as 54 credits (12 courses) in Area II. Area II consists of 27 credits (6 courses) of the Major Component, taken by all BSCJ students, and 27 credits (6 courses) of the Concentration selected by the student.
Completion of Strayer University's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program does not guarantee that a student has met the requirements for employment in the criminal justice field. Prior to enrolling in the program, students are encouraged to consult the applicable licensing board in the field of their employment. Students should be advised that many criminal justice employers take into account the following factors when determining eligibility for employment: U.S. citizenship, state residency, criminal background screening, physical and psychological health, age and military discharge information. |
