The online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) program is built with coursework that reflects current trends in criminal justice from faculty who have both practitioner and research expertise.
Students choose this program to:
- Receive a broad academic and multidisciplinary background in criminal justice.
- Gain exposure to ethical standards required of leadership positions within the employment areas of law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, private security and the courts.
- Obtain assistance in gaining employment within criminal justice and related career fields.
- Cultivate a realistic awareness of present and historical trends of crime and criminal methodology.
- Stimulate awareness of deviant and abnormal human behavior of concern to criminal justice practitioners.
- Acquaint students with current literature and research pertaining to the administration of justice.
The Criminal Justice, BS offers two programs of study:
- Criminal Justice Comprehensive
- Criminal Justice Major
Internship:
A highlight of the program is the intensive internship that provides hands-on experience in the field. The internship is completed at a location convenient to the student. Students benefit from the connections of the school and faculty. Past placements have included the Nebraska State Patrol and National Security Agency.
