Online Arts Criminal Justice Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) program is exclusively designed for learners with at least two years of transferable credit from institutions other than UNCP, who hold either Associate in Applied Arts or Associate in Applied Science degrees. The program serves adult students, in particular, who seek a broad, more flexible degree program to help them to advance or become more established in their careers or to improve their understanding of the world around them. The BIS is intended for a set of diverse students who bring to the university many academic, personal, and work-related experiences. They may choose the BIS program because (1) they are aware that they are more employable in many occupations with the degree, (2) that learning in the arts and sciences and in a field of specialization leads to understanding and empowerment, and (3) they review their personal plans and recognize that they can effectively meet their most important goals for a bachelor's degree through the BIS. The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Criminal Justice prepares graduates for a variety of criminal justice careers, including traditional police, courts, and corrections jobs in the public sector and ever expanding opportunities in the private sector. This major gives students an overall understanding of the organization and administration of the American criminal justice system and an academic concentration to enhance specific knowledge and skills in one of three areas: Applied Information Technology, Forensics, or Sociology. The program of study for the BIS in Criminal Justice consists of four components: General Education Requirements (44 hours); Core Requirements (27 hours); Track Requirements (24 hours for Applied Information Technology, 26 hours for Forensics, or 24 hours for Sociology); and 30 hours upon verification of the student's holding an Applied Associate Degree. (Only Applied Information Technology and Sociology tracks available online).

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a associate degree from an accredited institution with GPA of 2.0

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Combine two in-demand fields into one distinguished degree with the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice With a Concentration in Homeland Security. You will explore foundational criminal justice topics, such as investigation and the legal system, as well as specialized subjects like terrorism, infrastructure protection and border security.

FEMA, TSA, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol – these are just a few of the dynamic agencies you could be working for in the Homeland Security field. If law enforcement is where you see yourself, then a BA in Criminal Justice With a Concentration in Homeland Security Degree could be the perfect career fit. It’s no secret that the demand for law enforcement services and professionals with a criminal justice degree continues to grow. Homeland Security is the part of Criminal Justice focusing on the detection, investigation and interception of threats to our nation’s infrastructure and security. Now is the time to position yourself for advancement in this expanding field. The 100% online curriculum includes a broad-based liberal arts education along with career-specific criminal justice and Homeland Security courses with an emphasis on Homeland Security.

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- Gain the foundational teachings of law enforcement, probation, parole, corrections and criminal justice.

- Analyze components in criminal justice including crime trends, statistics, victimology and crime prevention.

- Apply legal concepts including due process, criminal liability, use of force, and search and seizure.

- Perform a crime analysis through tested techniques, methods and technologies.

- Assess hazards and events to develop appropriate responses from the interdisciplinary Emergency Management infrastructures.

- Identify typical security risks, vulnerabilities, and threats to public safety from deliberate attacks and natural disasters.

- Identify key terrorist groups and networks in an international and domestic setting.

- Explain proactive measures for anti-terrorism and disaster planning.

Benefits from a Degree
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- Develop a global perspective of the overall criminal justice process, from investigation and arrest, to court, prisons, borders and beyond.

- Increase knowledge base related to Intelligence, Law &
Policy, Emergency Management, Risk Analysis, Critical Infrastructure, Strategic Planning, Terrorism and Environmental Security.

- Increase potential for promotions and benefits in Homeland Security and Criminal Justice related fields.

- Learn delinquency risk factors, prevention, diversion and related best practices.

- Gain skills you can apply immediately in the workplace.

Entry Requirements

- Complete an online application for admissions. Whether you want to apply through Quick Apply, as a full-time student or as a transient student, Florida Tech’s online application is quick and easy, and there is no fee. Simply create an account to securely submit your application and track its progress.

- Provide official documentation of high school graduation or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) if applying with less than 24 semester credit hours completed at an accredited institution.

- Provide official transcripts of all colleges and universities previously attended or presently attending.
- Schools must be listed in chronological order, including dual enrollment.
- All schools must be included, even if a term was not completed.

- Credit hours earned from regionally accredited schools will automatically be evaluated for transfer hours as part of the formal application process. In order for a class to be eligible for transfer, a grade of C or better must have been achieved. (A grade of C- will not be considered for transfer credit.)

- Official records must also be requested for any of the following that have been completed:

- CLEP/Advanced Placement exams
- GED College level examinations
- DANTES, USAFI examinations, Regent Standardized
Examinations or other advanced placement examinations

- Diagnostic assessments in both math and English are required to determine the appropriate academic requirements and classes.

- Provide a copy of a DD-214 if you are a separated or retired servicemember. Active-duty members must provide a NOBE DD2384.

- Credits from outside of the United States should be evaluated by an approved agency. See a list of approved evaluating agencies.

- Florida Tech does not give credit for work/life experience.

- A minimum of your last 25% of earned credit hours must be completed with Florida Tech in order to graduate.

International Applicants
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International candidates must prove English language proficiency by at least one of the following:

- A minimum score 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of at least a 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) or a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS, earned no more than two years before attendance at Florida Tech

- Attended for three consecutive years and graduation from an accredited or state-approved mainland U.S. high school where English is the language of instruction

- Successful completion of a total of 20 semester hours at a regionally accredited, mainland U.S. university or college where English is the language of instruction, including three semester hours of English that qualify as transfer credit for Florida Tech’s Composition and Rhetoric (COM 1101) course

- Successful completion of a NASFA-recognized ESL program

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The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Criminal Justice Leadership program consists of 36 credit hours and is offered fully online. The online masters in criminal justice format is designed for busy adult students who are interested in obtaining their degree and require the flexibility of attending class on their schedule.

The online masters in criminal justice coursework is more challenging, self-directed and creative than its undergraduate counterpart. The courses are designed to enhance current professionalism and position students for leadership opportunities. Current students in the program come from a variety of backgrounds, including law enforcement, military and social service, and corrections.

Entry Requirements

A student must submit the following items before the admissions office can process the application:

- Online application

- Official transcript from the regionally accredited college or university that granted the student’s undergraduate degree

- Statement of goals: Write a brief statement (1-2 pages, double-spaced) covering your employment history and long-term academic and professional goals

- Résumé

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The bachelor degree-completion program in criminology and criminal justice teaches both theoretical and applied aspects of the discipline. Courses cover the criminal justice system, criminal behavior, criminal law, criminal justice administration, and the relationship of these topics to the larger society. The department offers specialized symposia on current topics of interest, and requires all students to participate in internships with criminal justice agencies.

In addition to the major in criminology and criminal justice, students receive a liberal arts education, which will equip them with effective communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and the preparation necessary to be a successful criminal justice professional and a contributing citizen of the United States and the world community.

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice is multi-disciplinary, with faculty who hold doctorates in criminal justice, jurisprudence, sociology, and psychology. Faculty members also have experience as police and correctional administrators, prosecutors, probation officers, criminal investigators, correctional counselors and therapists, and criminal justice planners. The department sponsors a chapter of Lambda Alpha Epsilon, the national criminal justice professional fraternity.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to the online learning program in criminology and criminal justice, the applicant must be admitted to the University as a degree-seeking student and satisfy the following:

1. An associate of science (A.S.) in criminal justice (all specialties) from Ivy Tech Community College; or an A.S. in corrections or law enforcement from Vincennes University; or an A.S. in a similar major from a regionally accredited college or university

Or a minimum of 60 credits from a regionally accredited college or university with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.

2. Courses in: English (writing); communications (speaking); foreign language; physical education; and basic laboratory sciences (for example, courses and laboratories in biology or life sciences)

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The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers the master of arts (M.A.) and the master of science (M.S.) degrees for academic criminologists and criminal justice professionals who are seeking to advance their careers or start new ones. Both programs allow working criminal justice professionals to obtain the academic credentials they need to move forward in the field of criminology and criminal justice.

Special Note: Due to the popularity of these programs, applicants may be wait-listed pending an opening.

Master of Arts
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- The master of arts (M.A.) is a 33-credit-hour program.

- Available to students who intend to continue their graduate studies toward the doctorate in criminology, criminal justice, or other fields.

- The emphasis of this program is research.

- A thesis is required and is viewed as preparatory work for the rigors of a doctoral dissertation.

Master of Science
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- The master of science (M.S.) is a 36-credit-hour program.

- Available to students who intend this as their terminal degree or for persons who plan to attend law school.

- Graduates possess the knowledge required for professional practice in criminal justice careers and the skills needed to be intelligent, critical consumers of research information.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum requirements:

1. Hold a baccalaureate degree granted by a regionally accredited institution (for international students, a degree granted by a recognized institution).

2. Have earned one of the following:

- a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in all undergraduate coursework

- a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework

- a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in the applicant's major field of study

- a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in all courses taken at the graduate level

3. Completion of the following undergraduate courses or their equivalents:

- Dynamics of Criminal and Delinquent Behavior (CRIM 427)—3 credits

- Juvenile Delinquency (CRIM 423)—3 credits

- Courses in Sociology, Psychology, Political Science—12 credits

4. Submit a one- to two-page typewritten statement of purpose that includes the following: career goals, including professional achievement; academic experience to date; and how a master's in criminology and criminal justice from Indiana State University will assist the applicant in achieving personal and professional goals.

5 .Provide three letters of recommendation from academic/professional resources. Not more than one of the letters can be from the Indiana State University Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

6. International applicants must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or provide equivalent evidence of language proficiency.

7. The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is not required.

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