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Bachelor (B.S.) Degree Program in Criminal Justice

The Bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice is an in-depth study of the major trends, issues, and realities of today's Criminal Justice system. This degree program enables students to advance in their fields and pursue managerial positions in the industry. Further field experience is required as well as more advanced courses in Criminal Justice and the Social Sciences.

Note: This program is also available in an Online format.

Criminal Justice (120 Credits)
DEGREE REQUIREMENTSCREDITS
Major Area Requirements60
Required Major Area Courses42
CJ-101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice3
CJ-200 - Criminal Law3
CJ-202 - Prisons: Punishment and Rehabilitation in America3
CJ-205 - Criminal Procedure and Process3
CJ-210 - Criminal Investigation3
CJ-211 - Police and the Community3
CJ-212 - Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice3
CJ-292 - Seminar In Criminal Justice Studies3
CJ-300 - Current Issues in Criminal Justice3
CJ-320 - Diversity in the Criminal Justice System3
CJ-350 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice3
CJ-430 - Leadership in the Criminal Justice System3
CJ-480 - Capstone Course3
CJ-490 - Field Experience in Criminal Justice II3
Major Area Electives12
Other Requirements and Open Electives18
Open Electives12
Liberal Arts Requirements60
Liberal Arts Courses45
LA-101 - Introduction to Psychology3
LA-102 - Introduction to Sociology3
LA-103 - Introduction to Political Science3
LA-108 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior3
LA-120 - Speech Communication3
LA-130 - American History I: Independence to the Civil War3
LA-240 - Criminology3
LA-242 - Victimology3
LA-243 - Introduction to Human Services3
MA-127 - Quantitative Methods3
MA-135 - Statistical Applications3
English Electives12
Mathematics6
Liberal Arts Elective Courses15
Students may enroll for this program in the online learning format.

Marketability

At Monroe, you'll develop expertise in these highly sought-after areas

  • Understanding of developing trends and practices in the Criminal Justice system
  • General knowledge of the structure of the Criminal Justice system in the United States
  • Introduction to Criminal Law through case to case studies
  • Knowledge of criminal procedure and process
  • Field work knowledge in a criminal justice facility

Knowledge of the standard social science research designs and methodologies as they apply to Criminal Justice

Career Opportunities

The following are just a few of the many positions Monroe graduates acquire with their degrees:

  • Policeman
  • State Trooper
  • FBI Agent
  • Undercover Investigator
  • Security Manager
  • Counselor
  • Corrections Officer
  • Probation Officer
  • Criminal Court Officer
  • Juvenile Counselor

Detention Facility Coordinator

Student Consumer Information

Program Information
Program: Criminal Justice
Degree: Bachelor of Science
CIP Code: 43.0103
Program Approval: The New York State Education Department
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Program Outcomes
On-Time Program Completion Rate: 100%
Placement Rate: 72% *
* Placement Rate =

Employed + Employed and Continuing Education + Continuing Education Only


Total Graduates – Unavailable Graduates

Ocupation Information
SOC * Code(s) Job Titles Department of Labor O*NET Link
33-3021.01 Detective, Fugitive Detective, Investigator, Police Detective, Narcotics Detective, Fugitive Investigator, Narcotics Investigator, Detective Sergeant, Detective Supervisor, Sex Crimes Detective, Special agent, Criminal Investigator

http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3021.01

11-9151 Program Director, Social Services Director, Program Manager, Vocational Rehabilitation Administrator, Adoption Services Manager, Children's Service Supervisor, Clinical Services Director, Community Services Block Grant/Outreach Social Worker (CSBG/Outreach Social Worker), Director of Child Welfare Services, Director of Social Services

http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9151.00 

39-9041 Resident Director, Resident Assistant, Residence Hall Director, Residence Life Director, Residence Director, Hall Coordinator, Residence Life Coordinator, Residential Life Director, Head Resident, Housing and Residence Life Director

http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-9041.00

21-1015 Human Services Care Specialist, Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VCR), Case Manager, Program Coordinator, Rehabilitation Specialist, Vocational Counselor, Vocational Services Specialist, Work Counselor, Employment Instructional Associate (EIA)

http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/21-1015.00

* Standard Occupational Code
Program Cost
Category Semester Program
Tuition & Fees * $6,424 $51,392
Books & Supplies $450 $3,600
Room & Board ** $4,350 $34,800
* Tuition assumes full-time enrollment
** For on-campus students, Room & Board assumes double occupancy
Median Debt for Program Graduates
Federal: $22,815
Private: $0
Institutional: $0

Dean of Criminal Justice:

Michele S. Rodney Esq.
King Graduate School of Criminal Justice

Associate Degree Programs:

Criminal Justice

Bachelor Degree Programs:

Criminal Justice

BS Minors:

Minor in Human Services

Minor in Emergency Management

Graduate Programs:

Criminal Justice

Graduate Concentrations:

Concentration in Human Services

Concentration in Urban Crime Policy

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