About
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology online degree completion program is designed to help meet the ever-increasing demand for qualified and highly skilled professionals in the field of law enforcement and other related fields. The curriculum introduces students to the study of criminal behavior, criminal justice systems, social justice and law from a multidisciplinary, liberal-arts perspective. Students seeking a degree in criminal justice and criminology will study the complexities of and relationships among the legal, social, political, historical and psychological influences affecting crime, criminals, and law processes. The curriculum is designed to develop critical thinking skills and to prepare students for leadership roles in such fields as law enforcement, court administration, corrections, juvenile justice, probation, and parole.
Service Learning
Kentucky Wesleyan College’s teaching and learning strategy integrate meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. As a requirement for a degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology, a student must complete 2 courses (6 credit hours) with service learning experiential hours.
Career Paths
Professionals who earn a bachelor’s in criminal justice and criminology degree online have numerous opportunities to advance their career within their place of employment or other government, private or public companies and organizations. Positions that require a bachelor degree in CJC may include:
- Criminologist, Coast Guard, ATF, DEA, FBI agent, US marshal
- A police detective, Private investigator, Forensic scientist
- Court reporter, Customs agent, Court clerk, Corrections officer
- Military intelligence specialist, Probation officer, Sheriff, and other
Criminal Justice and Criminology Online Degree Map
| I. General Education | ||
| General Humanities (3 hours in history, 3 hours in religion) | 9 credit hours | |
| Aesthetics (3 hours must be in literature) | 6 credit hours | |
| Social Sciences (in 2 different subjects) | 6 credit hours | |
| Physical Education and Health | 3 credit hours | |
| Natural Sciences | 6 credit hours | |
| Mathematics (College Algebra or higher) | 3 credit hours | |
| Communication Skills (2 English composition courses) | 6 credit hours | |
| * A Multi-Cultural Studies requirement needs to be met. | ||
| Total General Education Credit Hours | 39 credit hours | |
| II. Criminal Justice and Criminology Major Core Courses | ||
| CJC 100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 credit hours |
| CJC 202 | Statistics in the Behavioral Sciences | 3 credit hours |
| CJC 310 | Critical Issues in Policing | 3 credit hours |
| CJC 320 | Judicial Process | 3 credit hours |
| CJC 340 | Criminal Procedure | 3 credit hours |
| CJC 350 | Criminology | 3 credit hours |
| CJC 360 | Criminal Law | 3 credit hours |
| CJC 370 | Corrections | 3 credit hours |
| CJC 380 | Research Methods in Criminal Justice | 3 credit hours |
| CJC 499 | Senior Seminar | 3 credit hours |
| CJC | CJC Major Electives (Actual courses depend upon transfer courses and courses scheduled.) |
6 credit hours |
| Total Major Credit Hours | 36 credit hours | |
| III. Supporting Courses in Behavioral Sciences | ||
| CART 141 | Basic Public Speaking | 3 credit hours |
| POLS | Political Science (Actual courses depend upon transfer courses and courses scheduled.) |
6 credit hours |
| PYS | Psychology (Actual courses depend upon transfer courses and courses scheduled.) |
6 credit hours |
| SOC | Sociology (Actual courses depend upon transfer courses and courses scheduled.) |
6 credit hours |
| Total Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours | 21 credit hours | |
| IV. General Electives | ||
| Total General Electives Hours | 24 credit hours | |
| Total Hours Needed for Graduation (Minimum) | 120 Credit Hours |
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