Criminal Justice
HAVE YOU ALWAYS HAD A STRONG BELIEF IN JUSTICE?
If so, a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice will prepare you with the skills you’ll need to put your beliefs into action. In this program, you’ll develop social awareness, a strong knowledge base and the technological skills required to succeed in an entry-level position in today’s criminal justice environment. Your practical, experience-based education will cover topics that include criminology, criminal procedure, criminal investigation, juvenile justice, victimology and ethics in criminal justice—giving you a well-rounded understanding of criminal justice methods, techniques and technologies. Your coursework also includes an internship program that will give you the real-world experience you’ll need to enter the job force. Busy schedule? Consider earning a criminal justice online degree from Westwood College and you'll be able to set your own schedule. Once you graduate, you will be fully prepared to begin your career as an investigator, corrections officer, children’s advocate or youth care counselor.¹ And with your help, justice will prevail.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE COURSE INFORMATION
A criminal justice degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:
- Criminal Law I
- Probation and Parole
- Crisis Intervention
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Criminal Justice – Public Policy
- Victimology
- Terrorism
- Women and Criminal Justice
- Domestic Violence
- Gangs
- Computer Crime
UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
- Demonstrate knowledge of current issues, concepts, philosophies and theories in the field of criminal justice
- Explain and discuss various theories of crime causation and societal response, and the techniques of prevention and treatment of crime
- Apply constitutional principles that protect the rights of citizens and regulate criminal justice agencies
- Identify and discuss procedures necessary to establish a lawful arrest and search, proper judicial procedures and the admissibility of evidence
- Explain principles of effective law enforcement and security administration
- Articulate the role of corrections in the criminal justice system
- Apply the knowledge of ethical principles with the high standards expected of criminal justice practitioners
