Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BA)

School of Social and Human Studies
CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (CSUNY)

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Core Courses and Topics in Criminal Justice:

Corrections, Probation, and Parole
Police and Society
Criminology
Forensic Science
Criminal Evidence
Criminal Justice Report Writing
Constitutional Law
Concepts of Criminal Law
Computer Applications
Juvenile Delinquency
Criminal Law
Criminal Procedure
Business Organization and Management
Database Management Systems

Orientation Courses:

Communication & Investigation (Comprehensive Resume)
Organization Theory (Portfolio)
Experiential Learning (Autobiography)
Seminar Administrative Development (Book Summary)
Seminar Cultural Development (Practical Experience)
Seminar International Development (Publications)

Research Project in Criminal Justice:

Bachelor Thesis Project
MBM300 Thesis Proposal
MBM302 Bachelor Thesis (5,000 words)
Publication: Each Bachelor of Criminal Justice graduate is encouraged to publish their research papers either online in the public domain or through professional journals and periodicals worldwide.

Career Center Bachelor of Criminal Justice

Job Description Bachelors in Criminal Justice
Criminal justice professionals obtain a basic understanding of the law and the criminal justice system, criminal justice professionals may work in the prevention, enforcement and investigation field as police officers; in the corrections field in a variety of positions; or in the area of providing assistance to victims of violence and trauma.

Skills for Success

Those in the profession tend to be physically fit, have strong critical thinking skills, and are able to deal with all kinds of people in crisis. All criminal justice professionals need to be computer literate and have strong writing skills

Employment Opportunities for Criminal Justice

Probation Officer
Correctional Treatment Specialist
Paralegal
Security Manager

Loss Prevention Manager
Criminal Investigator
Data Analyst

Professional Associations

Justice Studies Association (JSA)
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS)

Resources and Tools

Campbell Collaboration’s (C2) Crime & Justice Coordinating Group (CCJG)