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  4. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (B.S.)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (B.S.)

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

West Chester University

Program Overview

The B.S. in Criminal Justice at West Chester University was one of the first academic criminal justice programs on the East Coast. Founded on cutting edge principles nearly 50 years ago, our B.S. remains on the forefront of innovation today, The B.S. in Criminal Justice program is flexible, and allows students to focus on areas of interest such as law enforcement and investigation, criminal prosecution or defense, probation and parole, juvenile treatment, corrections, victims' advocacy, crime mapping, research, and more. The program is also interdisciplinary in nature to include psychological, sociological, geographical, ideological, and political perspectives on criminal justice. The Criminal Justice major is within the College of Business and Public Management, which is focused on academic innovation, globalization, sustainability, and community partnerships. The College encourages students to be empowered, engaged, and innovative. Sigma Tau Omicron (Criminal Justice Student Association) TeamFIT (fitness group for criminal justice students) Alpha Phi Sigma (National Honor Society).

Program Key Stats

$19290



64 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.6
33
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1150
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Additional Information & Requirements

Current high school students and high school graduates who have not enrolled in a post-secondary institution should apply as a first year applicant. If you are taking or have taken courses at a college or university while in high school

Career Options

  • Police Officer
  • Correctional Officer
  • Private Investigator
  • Criminal Profiler
  • Crime Prevention Specialist
  • Crime Scene Investigator
  • Drug Enforcement Administration Agent
  • Homicide Detective

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