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Bachelor's (BS) Degree in Criminal Justice

Monroe College

The Criminal Justice System is organized into three major components: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Within each component are a variety of positions that offer a wide range of both traditional and non-traditional career opportunities. These career opportunities include, but are not limited to, law enforcement agencies, counseling and social services or human services agencies, court management and administration units, Probation and Parole, and Specialized Security Organizations. The system, its subdivisions, and many of its employment opportunities exist, in part or whole, in the different levels of government: federal, state, county, and local. Students are introduced to law enforcement and social sciences as they apply to the field of criminal justice. Graduates of these degree programs are prepared with the knowledge, skills and work habits required for the field of criminal justice. The Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice provides students entering or currently working in the field with the competencies and credentials necessary for career advancement and the skills needed to obtain supervisory, development, and management positions. Additionally, this degree program provides excellent preparation for graduate and professional studies in criminal justice and its related fields.
TUITION FEE

$6,948

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