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3. Adult Professional Studies
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5. Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

BS in Criminal Justice (Online)

Agents of Change.

Ethics. Professionalism. Social Justice. 

In today’s complex world, competent leaders are needed more than ever.  Rosemont College’s Criminal Justice program gives you the skills you need to meet that need. If you are looking for a career in law enforcement, court administration, the judicial system, corrections, public or private security, or any other related field, then our Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree is for you!

• Whether you are an entry-level student new to college or a continuing student, our seven-week accelerated program, delivered online, provides just the flexibility you need to get the job done.
• Our hands-on curriculum focuses on up-to-the-minute trends, issues, and real-world applications in order to develop your ability in the criminal justice field.

Rosemont’s Criminal Justice programs provide not just a competitive edge, but a strong ethical foundation to those working in this crucial field. These programs will expose you to innovation and best practices in these crucial fields that society relies upon to protect lives and civil liberties, especially in times of tension. 

 Rosemont College was founded a century ago to “meet the wants of the age” and our  Cornelian focus is on social and equitable justice -- the cornerstone of the curriculum.  A degree in  Criminal Justice from Rosemont will provide you the tools needed to respond to society’s needs in our ever-changing world.

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Tailor your Degree with Embedded Certificates

You may choose from four optional embedded Certificate to tailor your Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice to your specific career path or area of interest:

• Forensics
• Law Enforcement
• Homeland Security
• Social Services

Designed for Busy Adults

• Courses are facilitated online, asynchronously, with on-campus opportunities, giving you the flexibility to tailor your program to your life.
• Our student-centric seven-week term bachelor's degree program is specially tailored to meet the needs of adult and returning students and provides the flexibility you are looking for.
• Our faculty of master practitioners bring real-world experience into the classroom, giving you just the edge you need for professional success.
• Transfer up to 90 credit, including credit for police academy, prior college credit, professional licenses and or certificates (FBI National Academy, FBI LEEDA, POSIT, DHS/FEMA Training), or other work experience.

Skills and Outcomes

Careers for Criminal Justice Graduates

Through up-to-the-minute trends and issues, the BS in Criminal Justice program’s hands-on curriculum develops your ability to analyze, research, and make informed decisions. The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree prepares entry-level or working practitioners in the field for success in the following areas:

• Law enforcement
• Court administration
• The judicial system
• Corrections
• Homeland security
• Juvenile justice system
• Private security

  Careers you can seek with this degree

  Animal Cruelty Investigator ARD Specialist Arson Investigator ATF Special Agent Bailiff Bail Enforcement Border Patrol Agent Bounty Hunter Casino Security CIA Agent Canine Officer Child Protective Services Worker Child Welfare Caseworker Compliance Manager Computer Forensics Investigator Community Service Coordinator Community Liaison Officer Conservation Officer Constable Correctional Counselor Corrections Officer Court Clerk Courts Officer Crime Scene Investigator Criminal Profiler Criminologist Customs Agent/ Board Patrol DEA Agent Death Investigator Deputy Coroner Deputy Sheriff Deputy US Marshal Diplomatic Security Agent Dispatcher District Magistrate

  Domestic Relations Officer Domestic Relations Investigator Elder Abuse Investigator Emergency Manager FBI Agent Fed Reserve Bank PD Federal Special Agent Federal Air Marshal Federal Park Ranger Federal Protective Services Forensic Technician Fraud Investigator Fusion Center Officer Game Warden Housing Authority Police Housing Development Agent ICE Agent Immigration Officer Intelligence Officer IRS Criminal Investigator Juvenile Counselor Juvenile Corrections Juvenile Diversion Specialist Juvenile Mental Health Counselor Juvenile Mentor Juvenile Probation Officer Law Enforcement Officer Latent Print Examiner Loss Prevention Officer Police Detective Police Officer Mediator Military Police Mint Police

  Paralegal Park Ranger Parole Officer Penologist Pre-Trial OfficerPrivate Investigator Private Security Probation Officer Public Safety Officer Risk Manager School Resource Officer Secret Service Agent Security Analyst Security Officer Social Services Social Worker Sociologist State Trooper State Probation Officer State Parole Officer SWAT Officer SWAT Medic Substance Abuse Counselor Substance Abuse Professional TSA Agent/ Officer Transit Police US Capitol PD USDA Agent USDA Police US Forestry Special Agent US Postal PD Wildlife Conservation Officer Victim Advocate Youth Counselor Youth Mentor

   

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  Travel Abroad - Global Studies Program 

  Cultivate an appreciation of global issues within the context of a course in an SGPS Graduate or Professional Studies Degree Program. Global Study topics surround current business, leadership, criminal justice, homeland security, and healthcare administration issues.

Network through Rho Chi Chapter of Lambda Alpha Epsilon

Rosemont College- Schools of Graduate and Professional Studies is proud to have chartered Rho Chi, a chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association- Lambda Alpha Epsilon. The mission of Rho Chi is for “Rosemont College Criminal Justice alumni, current students, and faculty to join together in fellowship, mentoring, and networking to provide excellence in enhancing the education of our students to create a positive change in our community as Agents of Change.”

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Aim for further career advancement with Rosemont's Graduate Programs

Further advancement in your career can be yours beyond the completion of your undergraduate degree. Set your sights on these programs at Rosemont College: