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BA, Criminal Justice, Leadership

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Offered State

California; Washington

Degree Type

Bachelor's Degree

Code

BA.CJ.CJL

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Curriculum Description

Graduation Requirements (2012-2013 Catalog)

A minimum of 120 credits.
36 credits earned in upper-division coursework.
Minimum of 32 credits completed in residence at Brandman; 18 of which must be upper -division credits, 12 of which must be completed in students major.
A 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at Brandman and transfer work.
A 2.0 grade point average in all major and minor coursework. Programs may have additional grade requirements.
Resolution of all "Cl" and "l" grades.
LBSU 300 Liberal Arts Core Foundations- (Cannot be used as an elective in a major, minor, or certificate program)
LBSU 302 Information Fluency and Academic Integrity (Cannot be used as an elective in a major, minor, or certificate program)

General Education Requirements

Complete general education requirements

Major Requirements

Core requirements (30 credits):

CJCU 250	Introduction to the Administration of Criminal Justice	3
CJCU 465	Management in Criminal Justice Organizations	3
CJCU 380	Correctional Systems	3
CJCU 403	Police and Society	3
POSU 344	Constitutional Rights	3
POSU 240	Introduction to Law	3
SOCU 301	Social Research Design	3
SOCU 420	Sociology of Deviant Behavior	3
SOCU 450	Social and Political Theory	3
CJCU 494	Social Science Capstone Course	3

Criminal Justice Leadership concentraion (12 credits):

CJCU 470	Public Sector Leadership and Ethics	3
CJCU 471	Team Leadership in Criminal Justice	3
CJCU 472	Criminal Justice Leadership Theory and Practice	3
CJCU 434	Diversity, Conflict, and Crime	3

Major electives (3-6 credits. A maximum of one elective course may be lower division):

The exact number of elective credits depends on the credit requirements (9 or 12) of a student’s selected concentration. Thus, if a student selects a concentration that has a 12 credit requirement, then the student will take one (1) elective course. Students may choose from criminal justice, organizational leadership, political science, psychology, social science, or sociology courses.

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Description

What is the nature and extent of crime? How will law enforcement deal with the new typologies of crime that appear? What are the consequences for record numbers of inmates in a corrections system bulging at the seams? Has Homeland Security effectively created a safer environment in a post 9/11 world?

The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice program examines these and other questions about the scientific study of criminal behaviors in their complex sociological settings. You’ll study the components of the American criminal justice systems, including the Constitution; police; corrections and the courts; crime categories; statistical patterns and trends; the pragmatic analysis of various institutions; and critical issues within our social, legal and penal systems.

Students may customize their program through the selection of electives or one of the following emphases:

General Criminal Justice
Corrections
Homeland Security
Leadership

Who is this program for?

This program is perfect for students looking to start a career in the criminal justice field or for seasoned professionals looking to advance their careers.

What can you do with a degree in criminal justice?

Students with degrees in criminal justice go on to work in law enforcement, the court system, corrections, teaching and security. Students also become social scientists, forensic experts, city planners, and leaders in policy analysis and public administration.

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Admission Requirements

Admission to the program may be achieved by completing the following requirements:
Have at least 12 transferrable baccalaureate-level credits (or the equivalent) from an accredited college or university.
Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in all prior college-level coursework.How to Apply
Complete and submit an Application for Undergraduate Admission.
Provide official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Only credit from regionally accredited institutions will be accepted for transfers. International applicants or domestic applicants with transcripts from international institutions must also submit foreign transcripts. PLEASE DO NOT FAX TRANSCRIPTS OR TEST SCORES.

Please mail all official transcripts to the following address:
Brandman University
Office of Admission
16355 Laguna Canyon Road
Irvine, CA 92618
With the exception of transcripts or test scores, you may also fax additional required documents directly to the Office of Admission at (866) 659-1143 or e-mail the documents as attachments to apply@brandman.edu.