Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Special Populations

If you are seeking a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree completion program, AIU Online can help you with your education needs.

Employment prospects are bright for those seeking an online Bachelor of Science in criminal justice degree completion program. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that by 2010 there will be more than a 29% increase in the demand for FBI Officers, Police Officers, Private Detectives, U.S. Customs Agents and many others, and the growing emphasis on homeland security has created an unprecedented demand for criminal justice and security professionals.

The online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree completion program can provide students with a solid foundation in some of the most interesting aspects of the industry, from law enforcement to corrections. Building on this foundation, the concentration in Special Populations focuses on the philosophies and processes of the juvenile justice system; the impact of diversity on the criminal justice system as a whole; and the policies and enforcement of drug-related crimes. Best of all, courses are taught by experienced instructors who bring expertise and knowledge of the criminal justice field to every class they teach.

This accelerated, online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree completion program can help students prepare for such vital, in-demand career opportunities as FBI Officers, Correction Officers, Security Analysts, U.S. Customs Agents, Directors of Airport Security and others.

You need the latest technologies at your fingertips when earning your online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree. Students will be engaged in courses that incorporate rich, interactive multimedia technology through AIU Online's student-friendly Virtual Campus.

If you are considering an online Bachelor of Science in criminal justice degree completion program, note that entrance into this non-traditional, online Bachelor's degree completion program requires completion of an Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, or its equivalency. A student who has met the equivalency requirements will have completed a minimum of 48 credits in General Education courses and 42 credits of electives. All other associate degrees will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis.

The Criminal Justice field needs qualified professionals, and now is the time to put your fingerprint on an exciting, rewarding career!