Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Science Degree

PROGRAM OUTLINE

Your program consists of 121 credits and is designed to provide the knowledge and skills you’ll need for your career.

You will receive credit for previous college work if it meets Penn Foster College standards and matches the curriculum requirements. If you wish to receive credit for previous course work, contact the college you attended and ask that your official transcripts by forwarded to Penn Foster College for evaluation. There is a non-refundable transcript processing fee of $30.

All previous college work must have been completed with a grade of “C” or better, and up to 75% of the required credits may be transferred. We will also credit your tuition for all the courses that are acceptable.

We’ll send your first course materials immediately after your enrollment for the first semester has been accepted. Once your transcripts have been evaluated, the required courses will follow one at a time as you complete your required assignments, so you’ll always have learning materials to work with.

You will need access to the Internet and Microsoft® Office 2007 to complete portions of this program. All students must successfully meet the 121 credit requirements described below to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree:

BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT

All degree applicants are required to complete two Basic Skills Assessments, one in reading and one in math, to determine the level of readiness for beginning theirselected program. Additional studies may be required.

GENERAL EDUCATION

Humanities
HUM102 Art Appreciation (3 credits)
HUM104 Music Appreciation (3 credits)

Social Science
SSC130 Essentials of Psychology (3 credits)
SSC125 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
SSC260 Adolescence and Adulthood (3 credits)
SSC310 Sociology of Diversity (3 credits)

English/Communication
ENG100 English Composition (3 credits)
ENG103 Information Literacy (1 credit)
ENG200 Speech (3 credits)
ENG300 Advanced Composition (3 credits)

Science
SCI140 Nutrition (3 credits)
Science Elective (select 1) (3 credits)
SCI120 Introduction to Biology
SCI110 Earth Science

Math/Computer Science
CSC101 Computer Applications (3 credits)
MAT120 College Algebra (3 credits)
MAT210 Business Statistics (3 credits)

Total General Education Credits 43

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Core
CJS100 Criminal Justice Orientation (1 credit)
BUS340 Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
CJS101 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credits)
CJS105 Ethics in Criminal Justice (3 credits)
CJS120 Police Studies (3 credits)
CJS123 Courts (3 credits)
CJS203 Criminal Procedures (3 credits)
CJS205 Juveniles and the Legal Process (3 credits)
CJS211 Correctional Institutions (3 credits)
CJS238 Criminal Law (3 credits)
PLS202 Legal Research and Writing (4 credits)
CJS350 Community Corrections (3 credits)
CJS308 Criminology (3 credits)
MAT415 Research Statistics (3 credits)
CJS307 Victimology (3 credits)
CJS400 Administration of Justice (3 credits)
CJS415 Evidence (3 credits)
CJS425 Supervision and Leadership (3 credits)
CJS450 Senior Capstone:Criminal Justice (4 credits)
CJS130 Police Management (3 credits)
SSC265 Introduction to Public Policy (3 credits)

Total Core Credits 63

Criminal Justice Elective (Select 5)
CJS209 Substance Abuse and Treatment in Criminal Justice (3 credits)
CJS217 International Relations (3 credits)
CJS220 Organized Crime (3 credits)
CJS225 White Collar Crime (3 credits)
CJS215 Terrorism (3 credits)
CJS213 Women and Criminal Justice (3 credits)
CJS210 Crime Scene Investigation (3 credits)
CJS255 Computer-Based Crime (3 credits)
CJS260 Crisis Intervention (3 credits)
CJS235 Multicultural Law Enforcement (3 credits)
PLS213 Family Law (3 credits)
BUS315 Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
ECE210 The Child,Family,and Community (3 credits)

Total Criminal Justice Electives 15

Total Credits 121

Online Library and Librarian
Students at Penn Foster College have access to an online library during their college studies. Students can use the library to do the required course research or for general reference and links to valuable resources. The library contains helpful research assistance, articles, databases, books, and Web links. A librarian is available to answer questions on general research-related topics via email and will assist students in research activities.

You must complete all eight semesters, pass all courses, and achieve a cumulative Quality Point Average (QPA) of 2.0, or higher, in all studies to graduate and earn your Bachelor's Degree.

We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.

* You’ll take a proctored examination at the end of each semester. We make it easy because you pick the location and the person you want to supervise the examination, as long as the established policy and qualifications of Penn Foster College are met. You’ll receive complete information packets with procedures well in advance, before you complete the final coursework for each semester.

NOTE: Shipments for students with advanced standing may vary from the schedule.

Although this outline covers 121 credits of the Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree Program, you receive lesson materials for each semester as you enroll.

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