BS in Criminal Justice Part-Time Online Degree Completion

Program Overview

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This two-year criminal justice program provides a comprehensive overview of the field, covering topics such as criminal law, crime and behavior, corrections, and law enforcement. Students complete a required internship and senior seminar, and may also take online courses during winter and summer terms. The program prepares graduates for careers in criminal justice and related fields.

Program Outline

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Outline:

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Year 1 - AHEAD 1

• CJ 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice
• CJ 205: Criminal Law

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Year 1 - AHEAD 2

• CJ 206: Crime and Criminal Behavior
• CJ 232: Police Community Relations

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Year 1 - AHEAD 3

• CJ 203: Criminal Procedure
• CJ 213: Probation and Parole

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Year 1 - AHEAD 4

• CJ 220: Intro Corrections and Correct Law
• CJ 240: Intro to Security

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Year 2 - AHEAD 1

• CJ 216: Juvenile Justice System
• CJ 230: Intro to Law Enforcement

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Year 2 - AHEAD 2

• CJ 246: Organized Crime
• CJ 251: Criminal Courts & Discretion

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Year 2 - AHEAD 3

• CJ 209: The American Legal System
• CJ 381: Research Mthds.
in Crim.Justice

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Year 2 - AHEAD 4

• CJ 390: Internship-Criminal Justice
• CJ 391: Senior Seminar: Issues and Problems in Criminal Justice

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Other:

• Students must also complete Sacred Heart University's Core Curriculum.
• In addition to the AHEAD terms, degree completion students may take online courses offered during winter and summer terms.