Applied Studies: Criminal Justice

Coming soon! Students enrolled in this program will earn a BS in Applied Studies: Computer Support & Network Administration degree from North Central University. Plus, students will simultaneously earn an AS from Minneapolis Community and Technical College.

Bachelor of Science Degree

DESCRIPTION

124 Credit Hours

College of Business & Technology School of Business Bill Tibbetts, Dean

Students enrolled in this program will earn a BS in Applied Studies: Criminal Justice degree from North Central University. Plus, students will simultaneously earn an AS from Minneapolis Community and Technical College. The Criminal Justice Studies program will equip students to understand the causes of and means to prevent crime and to work effectively in the criminal justice field as a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, or in the courts or probation fields. Coursework will include the criminal justice system, the workings of the police, courts and corrections departments, and an understanding of how they work together.

Potential work opportunities: • Correctional institutions • Criminal courts • Community corrections departments • Nonprofit court diversion programs

Potential job titles: • Law Enforcement Officer • Correctional Officer • Court Clerk • Probation Officer • Pretrial Services Officer • Parole Officer • Correctional Treatment Specialist