Since 1965, Colorado Technical University (CTU) has helped
thousands of students soar to achieve career success in business
administration and information technology industries. Whether you
are an experienced professional seeking to retain your
competitive edge, a degree holder ready for the challenge of
graduate school or someone preparing to enter the career world,
CTU has the degree or certificate program and the learning style
that works for you.
Beginning with your first campus visit, you'll notice the CTU
difference. You'll find an atmosphere of professionalism, mutual
respect and a student-centered focus that lasts throughout your
educational program. All classes are taught by professors--not
teaching assistants.
Instructional groups are limited in size to encourage
participation and allow faculty members to devote more time to
individual students. Just as students are graded for their
academic progress, you will evaluate your professors'
performance.
Are you good with a keyboard and interested in a career in court
reporting? The Associate of Science in Court Reporting degree can
train you in the skills necessary to pursue a career in the heart
of the legal system.
You can acquire the basic entry level proficiencies needed to
pursue work as a free-lance court reporter or a court reporter
within the court systems. The Associate of Science degree in
Court Reporting also introduces the student to closed-captioning
and other business opportunities. This extended Associate in
Court Reporting degree helps ensure that the student is able to
spend the time needed to gain the accuracy and proficiency for
certification* and allows the student to proceed directly to the
completion of a Bachelor of Science in Court Reporting (BSCR)
degree program. When you graduate, you can pursue career
opportunities such as:
Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
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In this degree program, you can learn the basics of criminal
thinking and gain important skills such as report writing; intake
assessment and evaluation for work with:
- Juvenile and victim advocacy
- Family court work
- Child and youth work
- Loss prevention
- Fraud investigations
- Court administration
- Homeland security
- Crisis work
- Customs
- Juvenile correction work
- Court-appointed special advocate
* This program is also offered online.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
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CTU's bachelor's degree in criminal justice builds a strong base
of practical, real-world applications from professors who are
experienced professionals. In addition to foundational
undergraduate studies, students can learn skills in areas such
as:
- Interview and interrogation
- Crime scene investigation
- Psychological criminal profiling
Built on a solid knowledge of the law and the courts, the skills
and techniques you can learn are applicable in the many facets of
the criminal justice system. You can also develop the
professional and technical skills to empower you as a criminal
justice professional ready for advancement.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Forensic Investigation
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Are you interested in a career in forensic investigation and
would like to pursue a career in criminal justice? If so, then
earning a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a
concentration in Forensic Investigation (BSCJ-FI) can help get
you there. A degree in criminal justice is also a great
foundation for law school.
The criminal justice field is expanding in the areas of
corrections, law enforcement, law and the courts, and in many
types of programs that support the system. As a result, there is
an increasing demand for individuals with current forensic
investigation skills. Employment opportunities for forensic
science technicians are expected to increase by 31 percent
through the year 2016*.
Through lab and practical experiences, the Forensic Investigation
degree program concentration provides students with exciting
opportunities to study the investigation of crimes and criminal
profiling. You can learn to collect and analyze physical
evidence, such as DNA or firearms, performing tests on weapons or
on substances such as fiber, glass, hair, tissue, and body fluids
to determine their significance to the investigation. You can
also learn to prepare reports to document findings and the
laboratory techniques used, and give expert testimony as a
witness on laboratory findings by identifying and classifying
substances, materials, and other evidence collected at the scene
of a crime.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Human Services
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Are you interested in a career in the human services area of
criminal justice? If so, then earning a Bachelor of Science in
Criminal Justice with a concentration in Human Services (BSCJ-HS)
can help get you there.
The criminal justice field is expanding in the areas of
corrections, law enforcement, law and the courts, and in many
types of human services programs that support the system*. As a
result, there is an increasing demand for individuals with
current criminal justice skills.
The BSCJ-HS degree program is designed to provide you with a
solid foundation in law enforcement, the courts and corrections,
as well as a human services core that will help prepare you for
positions of responsibility and leadership in criminal justice
and human services. Special emphasis is placed on working with
youth and you can complete the coursework needed for professional
work in chemical dependency. You can also have the opportunity to
gain valuable experience provided through the internship
component of the program while developing valuable interpersonal
skills and management skills.
Master of Science in Management - Criminal Justice
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The Master of Science in Management - Criminal Justice program is
designed specifically to develop the essential knowledge base and
skills to become an effective manager in today's evolving
criminal justice system.
The program cultivates leadership, communication and
decision-making skills while imparting practical real-world
fundamentals including:
- Program evaluation
- Budgeting
- Policy making
A component relating to homeland defense and security makes this
degree program particularly relevant.
*Programs and availability are subject to change
Colorado Technical University does not guarantee employment
or salary.
