Advanced Start Degree in Criminal Justice 

Program Title: Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 

Description: The advanced start BS in criminal justice is designed for students holding an associate degree in criminal justice. The degree increases your market value as a professional and your earnings. The program includes advanced studies to improve learning, communication skills, critical reasoning and technical knowledge. Students go through a unique internship program with a crime laboratory which helps them become familiar with the crime scene investigation techniques. Apart from this, graduates are taught about the duties, issues, trial proceedings and latest trends of the law enforcement organizations. They also study the roles of the prosecutor and defense counsel, constitutional concepts, search and seizure and so on.  

Syllabus: The course is aimed at increasing investigation power, communication and skills to explore evidence and proofs. Some of the topics are –

• Criminal Investigation
• Examining Evidence
• Practices in Criminal Justice
• Managing Criminal Justice Organizations
• Research Methods in Criminal Justice
• Applied Criminal Justice Ethics
• Comparative Justice Systems
• Bachelors Capstone in Criminal Justice
• Laws for Criminal Justice

Accreditation: The Higher Learning Commission

Format of Education: Online course

Language: English 

Job Opportunities: The requirement for criminal justice professionals is growing more than ever. Graduates may find employment in private security agencies, prison administration, law enforcement, crime scene investigations, private investigations or homeland security. Skilled professionals can be employed with police department, law enforcement agencies, judicial system, social service sectors, law firms and corporate investigation departments. Entry-level salaries range from $19,000 to $25,600 annually.

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