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.

54 UNITS

SEMESTERS: 15 WEEKS (ROCKLIN) & 7 WEEKS (ONLINE)

ROCKLIN CAMPUS & ONLINE

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.

Demonstrate an understanding of biblical, governance, and management principles and their application to criminal justice decision-making.
Identify the foundations and core principles underlying the layers of local, state, and national public agencies and nonprofit organizations.
Examine the scope, purpose, and structure of American criminal justice and its respective roles in policy implementation.
Review the process and players of criminal justice and their relationship to decision-making and the legal process.
Identify and analyze latest trends and theories of financial management, human resource management, and administrative practice to formulate best practices and apply to specific scenarios in each concentration.
Identify, analyze, and develop “real time” application scenarios on how to use this information to manage the complex administrative and justice structure challenges of today and tomorrow.
Evaluate current issues, how they shape public policy, how different public sector and government professionals interact with these issues, and how these scenarios would be beneficial and effective.

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

Phil Mancini

Lead Faculty

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.

Pete Constant

Program Chair, Political Science

Phil Mancini, MPA

Lead Faculty, Criminal Justice