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BS-CJLE - Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Track, B.S.
Program Overview
Program Description
<p>The criminal justice degree with a track in law enforcement is tailored to those students who already know they want a career in law enforcement. This degree program provides students with the knowledge of fair and ethical police practices, investigative skills in a variety of specialties, crime control and prevention techniques, and leadership skills. Students already employed in law enforcement will find this degree program will supplement and enhance their current knowledge, skills, and abilities. The B.S. in Criminal Justice will also assist current officers in obtaining promotions and leadership opportunities that can influence current and future generations of law enforcement officers.</p><p>Upon completion, students will demonstrate mastery of the essential content of the criminology curriculum, demonstrate the ability to critically analyze major concepts and theoretical perspectives in criminal justice, demonstrate an understanding of essential elements of academic and professional writing, demonstrate an understanding of academic and professional research and scholarship and demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical values in the criminal justice field.</p>
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Program Level
US
Program Code
BS-CJLE
Learning Outcomes
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1. Demonstrate mastery of the essential content of the criminology core curriculum.
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2. Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze major concepts and theoretical perspectives in criminal justice.
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3. Demonstrate an understanding of essential elements of academic and professional writing.
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4. Demonstrate an understanding of academic and professional research and scholarship.
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5. Demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical values in the criminal justice field.