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B.S. in Criminal Justice
Walden University’s criminal justice degree program is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in law enforcement, the justice system, corrections, homeland security, and social services.The program blends contemporary theory on the nature, extent, and cause of crime with the study of national and international criminal justice practices. Learning is supported through coursework and a final capstone project. Plus, in this online criminal justice degree program, you will use the latest interactive media, including lifelike, computer-generated scenarios from crime scenes.
You will apply criminal justice theories to current issues as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas:
- Civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness
- Collection and analysis of data across organizations
- Teamwork and communication
Concentrations
- Computer Information Systems and Security
- Crime and Criminals
- Criminal Justice Management and Administration
- Homeland Security
- Human Services for Criminal Justice
Learn More
- Beyond the Classroom
- Expert Faculty
- General Education Requirements
- Interactive Media
- Prior Learning Assessments
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