Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science South University
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The influence of technology and the shifting faces of crime have magnified the need for criminal justice specialists. Through the South University Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice program, you can help meet this need.
When you graduate from the South University Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice program, you’ll be prepared for entry-level positions in law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, homeland security, private investigation or private security. As you gain experience, you could grow into positions such as supervisory special agent, deputy warden, protective services supervisor, field investigator and detective.
As a student in this online program, you’ll focus on the criminal justice
field that most interests you by selecting one of five areas of emphasis:
Cyber Crime — Become familiar with one of the fastest-growing areas
of criminal justice, which focuses on the recovery of digital information
that has been used to commit crimes ranging from identity theft and embezzlement
to cyber stalking and homicide
Crime Scene Investigation — Learn about one of the cornerstones of
solving crime, which focuses on collecting and preserving physical evidence
at a crime
scene, understanding the functions of a crime laboratory, and reconstructing
crime scenes
Law Enforcement — Prepare to protect the public and serve on the
front lines of homeland security by learning about law enforcement operations,
criminal
law and investigation, and terrorism and homeland security
Juvenile Justice — Learn the triggers to juvenile justice problems
while you focus on juvenile protection, rehabilitation and incarceration
Corrections — Study the correctional systems designed to protect
the public from convicted offenders, as well as ways to rehabilitate and
integrate
these people back into society
