Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice prepares and trains students for the wide range of careers in fields of administration and justice. Courses include Constitution and Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, and Criminal Law. All courses are taught with a focus on Christian ethics which will prepare you for notable servant leadership in law enforcement and its supporting branches.
About the Program
The Criminal Justice program at Jessup University is training the next generation of law enforcement personnel who are spiritually grounded, ethically trained and ready for entry into one of the fastest growing employment areas in the country. We do this training through well trained active duty law enforcement personnel, a requirement for instructors in the program.
Across the curriculum we train our future law enforcement personnel to be thoughtful in deliberation, ethical in decision-making, and compassionate in action. Changes in law enforcement and the public perception of law enforcement demands that our new generation of leaders can identify and respond to shifts in the law, and the community. All Criminal Justice students are required to do an internship with an agency. Jessup students have interned with National, State and Local law enforcement agencies.
Program Concentrations
General
Psychology
Political Science
Program Courses (Courses for on-campus and online modalities are identical).
- Major Courses (6 units)
- HIST291 | American History
- PSYC100 | Introduction to Psychology
- Core Courses (42 units)
- CJUS100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CJUS231 | Laws of Arrest, Search, and Seizure
- CJUS300 | Criminology
- CJUS301 | Crime Prevention Strategies
- CJUS311 | Crime Scene Investigation
- CJUS320 | Police and Society
- PPOL111 | American Government
- PPOL324 | State and Local Government
- PPOL304 | Ethics in Public Policy
- PPOL361 | Constitution and Civil Rights
- CJUS420 | Procedural Justice and Implicit Bias
- PPOL440 | Violence and Terrorism
- CJUS475 | Criminal justice Internship OR CJUS492 | Research Project
- PPOL498 | Senior Seminar: Leadership and Service
Criminal Justice Concentrations: Students must choose a concentration listed below.
- General Concentration (12 units): Choose 12 units of electives from the concentrations.
- Psychology Concentration (12 units): Choose 12 units from the following:
- PSYC102 | Psychology and Christian Thought
- PSYC203 | Social Psychology
- PSYC332 | Multicultural Issues in Psychology
- PSYC351 | Abnormal Psychology
- PSYC352 | Psychology of Addiction
- PSYC430 | Community Psychology
- Political Science Concentration (12 units) Choose 12 units from the following:
- PPOL201 | Political Theory and Philosophy
- PPOL221 | Political Process
- CJUS230 | Introduction to Criminal Law
- PPOL253 | Public Administration I
- PPOL328 | American Presidency
- PPOL353 | Public Administration II
- PPOL363 | Law and Social Policy
- PPOL491 | Political Research and Policy Analysis
To view all courses and course descriptions, please see our current Academic Catalog.
Considering the Jessup Online experience? Please take a look below to explore some of the differences between this program on-campus and online.
On-Campus
- 15 week classes
- Organically build face-to-face community in a central location
- Finance your education through grants, loans, and Jessup aid
- Participate in spontaneous events, study groups, and activities
- Drop in during faculty office hours
- Peruse our two-story collection of Library print resources and conveniently access equipment
- Explore local job and internship opportunities
- Meet side-by-side with peer tutors
- Enjoy dedicated study time and spaces outside the home (like the Shack coffee house and our award-winning Bon Appetit Café)
Online
- 7 week classes (Full-time is 2 courses per session and 4 courses per semester)
- 6 start dates per year
- Study from the comfort of home, on your own schedule
- Participate in a flexible, 100% online learning environment
- Finance your education with grants, loans, and limited Jessup aid
- Engage in class discussions
- Connect personally with faculty
- Learn and grow alongside classmates with similar goals and dreams
- Access the Library’s vast archive of books, journals, and audiovisual materials
- Explore the Academic Achievement Center’s online resources, including tutoring, success coaching, and appointments with the Writing Center and Office of Career & Life Planning
Our goal is to help students develop the skills needed to be redemptive voices in the world of politics and policy, providing an education in the principles of government combined with practical training for influence in government at all levels.
FACULTY
Jessup’s dedicated community of faculty, both full-time and adjunct, are here to walk alongside you, equipping you with the knowledge and values you’ll need to establish a meaningful career, grow spiritually, and succeed in all areas of your life. Learn more about our full-time faculty.
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