Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration at the National University is designed to meet the educational and professional needs of individuals in law enforcement who are interested in professional development or career advancement, but also prepares individuals for entry- and advanced-level positions, teaching, or training assignments, private security employment, research, or employment as consultants within the field.

Study forensic science, research methods, juvenile justice, corrections, criminology, leadership and management, civil and criminal investigations, court systems, criminal law, and complete a senior project supervised by full-time, associate, and select core adjunct faculty. Select elective courses from psychology, sociology, addictive disorders, behavioral science, legal studies, information technology, and human resource management to provide a broader perspective in human behavior.

Program Learning Outcomes

Apply biological, psychological, sociological, and economic explanations for criminal behavior from a variety of disciplines.

Identify the causes and patterns of juvenile delinquency.

Distinguish the leadership and management styles commonly employed in the criminal justice system.

Demonstrate the criminal investigation process to include preliminary investigation, evidence collection and preservation, submission, and testimony in a courtroom.

Explain the role of criminal sanctions in relationship to victims and offenders.

Examine the importance of ethics when applied to all three branches of the criminal justice system.

Entry Level Positions

Police officer

Paralegal

Probation officer

Juvenile and adult corrections

Jail or prison worker

Public interest/advocacy

Airline security representative

Foreign service officer

Animal treatment investigator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminology

The Juvenile Offender

CJ Management and Leadership

Principles of Investigation

Courts & the Judicial Process

Criminal Law and Procedure

Corrections

Ethics and the C J System

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

180 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Criminal Law Public Law Criminal Justice View 783 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official high school transcripts and mark sheets (and certified English translations, if applicable)

Official high school diploma/proof of graduation (and certified English translations, if applicable)

Official post-secondary transcripts and diplomas if post-secondary schooling was pursued by applicant (and certified English translations, if applicable)

Proof of Financial Support: $33,500

Tuition Fee

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International

16650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 370 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

16650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 370 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for San Diego

1400 - 2455 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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