Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice / Legal Issues in Criminal Justice
Utica University
Program Details
Criminals continue to advance their techniques through technology, as well as skate the edge of legal loopholes, taking advantage of non-existent or loosely-defined laws. You’ll find the issues related to criminal justice span the globe, entering the homes and business of its residents in a physical and virtual manner, threatening homeland security, and demanding immediate policy changes to protect the innocent and prosecute the guilty.
The online BS in Criminal Justice – specialization in Legal Issues in Criminal Justice curriculum prepares you to:
- Describe the roles of ethics in the operation of the criminal justice system
- Identify and resolve ethical dilemmas associated with crime control with critical thinking
- Demonstrate knowledge of cybercrimes, including computer crimes, internet fraud, e-commerce, and threats to the national infrastructure
- Demonstrate knowledge of policies, legal issues, and investigative techniques and strategies, as well as implications for investigation and enforcement on a global scale
- Have an understanding of criminal law in the United States with emphasis on how the Constitution affects the criminal studies system and the people in it
- Demonstrate knowledge of criminal law for disputing settlements and maintenance of order by the state with an emphasis on legal reasoning and process
- Learn the laws governing the behavior of individuals and their accountability to the international community and states
- Learn enforcement mechanisms for piracy, war crimes, and terrorism
% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Utica University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Some CollegeRecommended GPA
2.5 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Additional Materials May Be Requested, Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV
Additional Info
- Applicants must have a minimum of 57 transferable credits.