BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Looking for a career where you can make a real difference? There is no more noble profession than keeping your fellow citizens free from harm. What’s more, it’s a truly fascinating career. Today’s criminal justice professionals work in a variety of settings involving investigations, security, law enforcement, forensic science, and technology.

If this sounds like the career you’re looking for, consider ECPI University’s Criminal Justice program. Through ECPI’s year-round schedule, you can earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice in just 2.5 years! An Associate Degree program is also available at select campuses which can prepare graduates for entry level employment in the Criminal Justice field, and can be earned in just 1.5 years.

ECPI University builds all of its programs around one guiding principle: LEARN BY DOING.  That’s especially important for those studying Criminal Justice because knowing what to do in critical situations can literally save a life. ECPI’s Criminal Justice program focuses on real-world application of criminological principles. This program can prepare graduates to play a vital role in the investigation and prosecution of criminals in both the physical world and cyberspace. Students can develop knowledge and skills in such areas as:

• Anti-Terrorism and Homeland Security Functions
• Law Enforcement, Security, Surveillance, and Investigations
• Courtroom Procedures
• Juvenile Justice
• Corrections

Upon completion, graduates with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Criminal Justice Degree could possibly pursue a career in a wide range of areas including:

• Police Officers
• Insurance Investigations
• Probation and Parole
• Court Systems or Law Firms
• Private Security