*Minimum schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 12-19 credit hours a semester per 12 month period.
**Normal schedule assumes 2 semesters of enrollment in 12-19 credit hours per semester per 12 month period.
Business
Bachelor’s Degree Specialization in Criminal Justice
Classes start on May 5, 2025
Minimum Completion Time*
2 years
8 months
Normal Completion Time**
4 years
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Criminal Law and Procedure
Study constitutional principles, types of offenses and the law enforcement process, including search, seizure, arrest, interrogation, identification, trial, sentencing, punishment and appeal. -
Criminal Investigation
Understand the theory, practice and techniques behind criminal investigation, including problem-solving methodologies to recognize crime, suspects and perpetrators and examine case preparation, testimony and the evidentiary process for investigating and reconstructing crimes. -
Ethics and Criminal Justice
Explore typical moral dilemmas in criminal justice, including basic ethical theories and learn to apply them to contemporary problems in law enforcement, corrections and adjudication. -
Crime Scene Investigation
Learn methods and procedures for accurate crime scene examination and recording and evidence recovery, including documentation, collection and preservation of comprehensive physical evidence, gathering latent fingerprints and processing trace and biological evidence.
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Terrorism Investigation
Examine the strategic, political, social and religious underpinnings of terrorism; review current challenges, laws and policies in defense of the US homeland; and understand preparations for, and responses to terrorist attacks. -
Law and Government
Understand laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules and political processes. -
Issues in Business
Understand how businesses operate in areas such as accounting, finance, marketing and operations. -
Administration and Management
Understand the fundamental management theories that drive organizations and programs forward. Develop skills in leadership, planning, project management and resource management. -
Public Safety and Security
Gain knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote effective local, state and national security for the protection of people, data, property and institutions. -
Complex Problem-Solving
Apply critical and analytical thinking to identify complex problems, evaluate options and implement solutions.
2DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.
†Additional hours of industry-specific training may be required to obtain employment in this field. Applicants for jobs in this field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, and drug and/or alcohol testing. Employment in these occupations may require years of relevant experience.
2023 - 2024 Academic Catalog
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*Minimum schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 12-19 credit hours a semester per 12 month period.
**Normal schedule assumes 2 semesters of enrollment in 12-19 credit hours per semester per 12 month period.
1Program, course, and extended classroom availability vary by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.
2DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.
3Conferral and Assessment Data - Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.