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Mission and Goals

The purpose of the Online Criminal Justice Bachelor Degree Program is to prepare graduates for a career within the field of criminal justice and corrections. Students from the online CJ program will be able to communicate and execute necessary tasks effectively with clients and peers, pursuing a life of responsible service and leadership.

Online Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Program Goals:

  • Provide core knowledge base in criminal justice in order to prepare you for a career within the justice field and/or graduate studies
  • Enhance an understanding of the roles of society & law enforcement in response to deviant behavior
  • Appreciate diversity and understand the impact of cultural factors within criminal justice system
  • Cultivate an understanding of qualitative and quantitative methods of research and writing applicable to the criminal justice field
  • Strengthen critical thinking skills through an understanding of deviance & clarifying personal values related to working with deviant populations