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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - IL, PA and NJ

 

<p>Strayer University&rsquo;s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) will equip you with vital knowledge and skills to be successful, whether you are interested in joining the profession or are already working in the field.</p>
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<p>With a BSCJ degree, you will:</p>
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<li>Gain an in-depth understanding of criminal behavior and its impact on society.</li>
<li>Explore criminal theory, law, ethics, and procedure.</li>
<li>Examine how police, courts, corrections, and the continually expanding U.S. Department of Homeland Security work to prevent and control juvenile and adult crime locally, nationally, and internationally.</li>
<li>Learn how to make a positive impact on the system, and secure your advancement potential.</li>
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Concentrations

Computer Security And Forensics Homeland Security And Emergency Management
Criminal Justice Administration Homeland Security Technology

Program Information

Program Length

Strayer University students are mostly working adults who earn their degrees at their own pace and on their own schedule. Most students attend part-time, and the normal time to complete this program is 6 years.

On-Time Graduation Rate

100% of our students who graduated from this program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, did so within 6 years.

Program Costs

Cost information for Strayer University programs is available at www.strayer.edu/tuition-and-fees. The tuition and fees for the entire program, at current part-time tuition rates, are $72,400, and at current full-time tuition rates, are $69,000. The tuition and fees for the entire program for all Tennessee students are $72,400. The total estimated cost for books and supplies for the entire program is $6,000. Strayer University does not offer on-campus housing.

Median Loan Debt

For all students completing this program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, the median cumulative loan debt for each of the following are:
  • Federal student loans: $26,700
  • Private loans: $0
  • Institutional finance loans: $0

Occupations for this program

The following U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes and occupational titles are disclosed pursuant to U.S. Department of Education regulations, and correspond to the U.S. Department of Education Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code for this program.

Title O*Net Link SOC Code
Compliance Managers http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9199.02 11-9199.02
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-1111.00 25-1111.00
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-1012.00 33-1012.00
Investment Fund Managers http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9199.03 11-9199.03
Loss Prevention Managers http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9199.08 11-9199.08
Regulatory Affairs Managers http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9199.01 11-9199.01
Security Managers http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9199.07 11-9199.07


Accreditation

Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. 267-284-5000), which is one of the six regional accrediting bodies in the United States. The Commission is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

 

Meet the Faculty

Expert Instruction

Strayer University knows the key to success is learning from the best, and that's why our professors come with decades of experience from leading companies, government agencies, consulting firms, and non-profit organizations. You will get real business knowledge and insights from dedicated professionals and industry leaders.