BS in Criminal Justice
Walden University
United States of America, Minneapolis
BS in Criminal Justice
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What’s the Career Impact of Earning a BS in Criminal Justice?
From leading disaster response efforts to keeping our streets free of crime, criminal justice professionals play a critical role in protecting our nation’s communities. Make a meaningful difference in the lives and safety of others by earning a BS in Criminal Justice from Walden.
What Can I Do With a BS in Criminal Justice?
Many criminal justice agencies now require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in order to be considered for employment. A BS in Criminal Justice can give you the skills and credentials you need to launch your career—or achieve a promotion or salary raise.
Whether you’re already working in the field or switching paths, you’ll be positioned for interesting and fulfilling career roles in:
- Law enforcement
- Corrections
- Probation/parole
- Security or security management
- Private investigation
- Fraud investigation
- Detective
Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this online criminal justice bachelor’s program.
Learning Outcomes
As a graduate of Walden’s online BS in Criminal Justice program, you will be prepared to:
- Explain concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and trends in criminal justice.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply legal and ethical principles to the criminal justice system.
- Describe the structure, function, and interaction of key institutions in criminal justice.
- Discuss the patterns, typologies, and root causes of crime.
- Apply criminal justice concepts, processes, and practices to social justice and social
Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date
- English proficiency test scores (if applicable)
- Goal statement (select master’s and doctoral programs only)
- Completed application
- Current résumé, when applicable
- Access to a computer and the Internet
English Program Requirements
Since you’ll be learning online in English, U.S schools typically request official scores from one of four English proficiency tests:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)
- Academic modules of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- The Pearson Test of English
Since you’ll be learning online in English, U.S schools typically request official scores from one of four English proficiency tests:
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
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BS in Criminal Justice
Walden University
United States of America,
Minneapolis
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