Walking through the American InterContinental University Dunwoody
campus, just outside of Atlanta, you'll notice something exciting
-students studying together, meeting with their instructors,
working towards degrees, and building real career skills. Our
faculty is known for their ability to inspire as well as teach.
They'll help you gain the skills you need to succeed in the
business world - and beyond. At AIU, we call it a career-oriented
education. Our students call it simply amazing.
Why Choose American InterContinental University?
In today's real world, available time (or the lack of it)
prevents many hardworking individuals from pursuing and achieving
their academic and professional potential. The virtual campus
offers a realistic and convenient option for many people to
achieve their dream of earning a career-focused, industry-current
degree.
American InterContinental University's virtual campus is an
extension of the university's network of traditional campus
locations around the world. Students enrolling to earn their
associate's, bachelor's or MBA degree may now choose to mix
classes on campus with courses online. That means AIU students
get the best of both worlds: a supportive, engaging academic
community and the convenience of online learning.
The convenience offered by AIU's hybrid programs is expected to
open academic doors to:
The virtual campus is available to students attending the AIU
campuses in Atlanta (Dunwoody and Buckhead), Los Angeles and
London.
Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
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Rapid growth of the modern criminal justice system is creating a
demand for skilled workers as never before in local, state and
federal systems, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Today's criminal justice workforce must be knowledgeable and
skilled in every component of the system to address the public's
demand for protection and services. Educated and skilled
individuals are needed, from the traditional roles of law
enforcement, security and corrections, to work with victim
advocacy, juveniles and social services.
The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice degree program is
designed to help prepare students to enter the criminal justice
field in a variety of first-tier positions. Students of the
program are exposed to the foundational areas of the discipline:
- Investigation and law enforcement
- Law and courts
- Corrections
- Parole
The program also addresses juvenile delinquency and the juvenile
justice system.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
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AIU Dunwoody's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) is
designed to prepare you to become a qualified criminal justice
professional with expertise in criminal and delinquent behavior.
AIU Dunwoody's experienced teaching professionals offer
real-world experience in the criminal justice arena, providing
you unparalleled insights.
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program at AIU
Dunwoody offers the following concentrations:
Corrections
The BSCJ with a concentration in corrections features
industry-relevant course work taught by faculty members with
real-world experience in the field. Students will have the
opportunity to examine some current alternatives to correctional
institutions, the probation and parole system, common
characteristics of offenders and how these traits affect their
treatment, and functioning of the juvenile corrections system.
The BSCJ with a concentration in corrections can help prepare
students interested in developing and advancing a career* as a:
- Corrections Officer
- Probation or Parole Officer
- Juvenile Detention Specialist
- U.S. Marshall
Forensic Science
The BSCJ with a concentration in forensic science features
industry-relevant course work taught by faculty members with
real-world experience in the field. The comprehensive curriculum
covers the core topics in forensic science, including:
- Processing a crime scene.
- Documenting, packaging and securing evidence collected from
the scene.
- Processing latent and patent evidence, including
fingerprints, footwear impressions, and hair and fiber evidence.
- Identifying types of body trauma, stages of decomposition and
time of death.
- Notifying a victim's family of a death.
General Criminal Justice
The BSCJ with a concentration in general criminal justice
features industry-relevant course work taught by faculty members
with real-world experience in the field. Key topics addressed in
this degree program include the elements of a criminal
investigation, relationship between drug use and crime, role of
various criminal justice agencies, and probation and parole
system.
The BSCJ with a concentration in general criminal justice can
help prepare students interested in developing and advancing a
career* as a/an:
- Police Officer
- Private Detective
- Director of Security
- Probation or Parole Officer
- Insurance Fraud Investigator
Law Enforcement
The BSCJ with a concentration in law enforcement features
industry-relevant course work taught by faculty members with
real-world experience in the field. Key topics addressed in this
degree program include the culture and operations of law
enforcement agencies, relationship between the police and
surrounding community, elements of a criminal investigation, and
methods of crime prevention.
The BSCJ with a concentration in law enforcement can help prepare
students interested in developing and advancing a career* as a:
- Police Officer
- FBI Officer
- U.S. Customs Agent
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Homeland Security Agent
- Federal Police Officer
Law / Courts
The BSCJ with a concentration in Law/Courts features
industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with
real-world experience in the field. Key topics addressed in this
degree program include an overview of the American judicial
system, the role of the courts in determining social policy,
rules of law and evidence, and an introduction to constitutional
law.
The BSCJ with a concentration in law/courts can help prepare
students interested in developing and advancing a career* as a:
- State's Attorney's Investigator
- Pre-Trial Services Officer
- Bailiff
- Victim-Witness Advocate
- Bail Bondsman
*Programs and availability are subject to change