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 Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice


Were you raised with a keen sense of the difference between right and wrong? Do you want to make your hometown a safer place to live? Do you want to serve your community and protect people? Are you interested in enforcing the law? If so, a career in Criminal Justice could be a great fit for you.

 Online Degree Highlights

The Criminal Justice field integrates sociology, ethics, and the legal system, preparing individuals for a variety of exciting careers. An Online Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice from Westwood College gives you the skills and education you need to enter this exciting field. You could go on to be anything from a Corrections Officer, to a Jailer, Criminal Investigator, Patrol Officer, Bailiff, Border Patrol Agent, Victim Advocate, and much more.

The Online Criminal Justice program equips students academically and professionally by developing a knowledge base, social awareness and technological skills for an entry-level position in today's criminal justice environment. This program covers topics such as: Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminology, Criminal Procedure, Criminal Investigation, and Juvenile Justice. This program also includes critical courses that cover such topics as Interpersonal Communication, Victimology, and Ethics in Criminal Justice. The curriculum will provide an understanding of criminal justice methods, techniques, technologies and required skills and abilities.

POTENTIAL CAREER PATHS
  • Corrections Officer
  • Jailer
  • Patrol Officer
  • Security Guard
  • Bailiff
  • Protective Service
  • Probation Officer
  • Court Administrator