Online Criminal Justice Criminalistics Degree :: Accredited Universities

The School of Education & Social Services offers a criminalistics specialization in our online criminal justice B.A. for students interested in using forensic science to analyze and interpret evidence in the law enforcement field.

In addition to increasing your understanding of criminal justice administration principles, your courses will explore:

Crime scene investigation
Forensic science
Criminal identification
Evidence collection and preservation
Scientific writing and courtroom testimony

This online program enhances the effectiveness of working professionals, provides a foundation for advancement to administrative levels, and prepares students for graduate study in criminal justice administration and related fields.

Field placements are available to all students without prior criminal justice-related professional experience. Placements and possible future employment opportunities are offered with agencies such as the U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Customs, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. District Court, and Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

One of the leading military colleges in the United States, Saint Leo University has been educating criminal justice professionals for more than three decades. In the Catholic spirit, we base our criminal justice model on a steadfast moral consciousness that recognizes the dignity, value, and gifts of all people.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have graduated in high school or diploma from an accredited institution

International applicants
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For non-native English speaking students ,provide proof of English language proficiency, demonstrated in at least one of the following ways:

- A minimum score 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

- A minimum score of 450 on the verbal component of the SAT

- Grades of B or higher in English composition courses where English is the language of instruction

- For transfer students, two semesters with grades of B or higher in English composition courses at regionally accredited post-secondary institutions in the United States

- Successful completion of an Association of International Educators-recognized ESL program

Other Fees

Books - $1,360

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Combine hands-on learning with academic tradition to prepare for a future in law enforcement.

The School of Education & Social Services offers several competitive, quality graduate degree programs, and the online M.S. in criminal justice with a forensic science specialization is no exception.

Through up-to-date, hands-on instruction, you will gain the practitioner's experience to assist with criminal justice agency operations during incidents in which forensic science is a factor.

Saint Leo University's criminal justice program director, Dr. Robert J. Diemer, has nearly 30 years of varied investigative experience, and is known across Florida and, increasingly, among national law enforcement at local, state, and federal agency levels. Dr. Diemer has served as a Deputy Sheriff, State Coordinator for the Florida Sheriff’s Association Statewide Task Force, and Chief of Investigations for the Florida Department of Environmental Protections Division of Law Enforcement. Dr. Diemer was also responsible for managing and coordinating the operations of the Florida Department of Environmental
Protections Environmental Terrorism Response Team.

Forensic science specialization courses explore:

The history of forensic science and criminalistics
Recognition, protection, documentation and collection of physical evidence
Laboratory analysis of physical evidence
Courtroom acceptance of new forensic technologies
Forensic and medicolegal death investigation
Crime scene investigation and management

You will also achieve a broad background in the field through general M.S. in criminal justice courses including those that address:

Ethical and legal issues in criminal justice administration
Public policy-making, evaluation and implementation
Leadership, management and supervision
Offender treatment methodology
Human resources issues and innovations
Hostage negations
Terrorism
Information resource systems and technologies
Fiscal resource management for short and long-term planning
Personnel law
Major trends and conditions in the future of criminal justice

One of the leading military colleges in the United States, Saint Leo University has been educating criminal justice professionals for more than three decades. In the Catholic spirit, we base our criminal justice model on a steadfast moral consciousness that recognizes the dignity, value, and gifts of all people.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's and/or master's degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale.

If your Bachelor’s degree in under a 3.0 cumulative GPA please complete an essay of 500 words at minimum outlining your professional goals.

International applicants
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For non-native English speaking students ,provide proof of English language proficiency, demonstrated in at least one of the following ways:

- A minimum score 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

- A minimum score of 450 on the verbal component of the SAT

- Grades of B or higher in English composition courses where English is the language of instruction

- For transfer students, two semesters with grades of B or higher in English composition courses at regionally accredited post-secondary institutions in the United States

- Successful completion of an Association of International Educators-recognized ESL program

Other Fees

Books - $1,200

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Welcome to the Justice & Public Safety Administration department at Sullivan University! If you are interested in law enforcement, the court system, corrections, probation and parole, emergency management, social services, civil services, criminal law, adult and juvenile delinquency—you are in the right place!

The mission of the Justice & Public Safety Administration program is to prepare you for the ever-changing environment of the criminal justice system by providing you with the skills and knowledge requirements to meet the demands of today. The Justice & Public Safety Administration program exposes you to aspects of justice and public safety administration practices within the modern workplace. The Justice & Public Safety Administration department at Sullivan University prepares you for a wide variety of challenging and rewarding careers in various law enforcement, corrections, social services, and emergency management agencies on the local, state and federal level.

The mission of the JPSA program is to prepare students for the ever-changing environment of the criminal justice system by providing them with the skills and knowledge requirements to meet the demands of today. The JPSA programs expose students to aspects of JPSA practices within the modern workplace.
The Bachelor of Science in Justice and Public Safety Administration (BSJPSA) curriculum provides a core set of functional area courses that build on foundational areas provided in the associate degree program. Specifically, the BSJPSA core curriculum includes courses in criminological theory, criminalistics, law enforcement administration, quantitative and qualitative research methods, conflict management, and special topics such as white-collar crime and terrorism.

Additionally, the BSJPSA degree program requires you to collaboratively analyze and respond to real-life situations that emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, and making decisions to effectively and efficiently reduce crime and delinquency. The BSJPSA degree program you students to demonstrate the ability to analyze social and cultural issues related crime and delinquency and formulate a strategic plan to effectively reduce crime and delinquency.

The JPSA program allows students to have a multidisciplinary exploration of crime and criminal behavior. Students are exposed to how the various aspects of the criminal justice system can interact with various parts of society to attempt to prevent and reduce crime. Students also develop conflict management skills and techniques needed to effectively resolve situations they may encounter in the criminal justice field. Additionally, students gain important managerial and administrative skills needed for supervisory roles in the field of justice and public safety.

Justice & Public Safety Administration (JPSA) students should possess a strong desire and commitment for wanting to help others. Students should have strong interpersonal communication skills. The ability to manage and negotiate conflict is frequently needed in the JPSA field. A JPSA student should demonstrate high moral and ethical standards. The ability to think critically is a quality needed for those wanting to pursue a career in the JPSA field.

Entry Requirements

Students wishing to enter the baccalaureate division must have an associate degree from Sullivan or another accredited institution or have already earned approximately 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours.

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $7,200

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