We strive to provide our students with a progressive environment
that is conducive to learning and personal growth. In this
exciting environment, students can gain the valuable knowledge
and skills needed to compete in the business world today. Our
advisory board reviews and updates course content periodically in
order to keep up with the continually developing trends within
each industry. The experienced faculty at American
InterContinental University South Florida Campus inspires
students and helps prepare them for a lifetime of learning.
Why Choose American InterContinental University?
AIU's Bachelor's in Criminal Justice program is designed to
prepare students to demonstrate knowledge and abilities in
criminal justice and juvenile justice processes, criminology, law
enforcement, law adjudication and corrections. The primary goal
of this program is to prepare students to become qualified
criminal justice professionals.
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) program at AIU
South Florida offers the following concentrations:
Corrections
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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
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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.
Law / Courts
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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
Law Enforcement
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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
*Additional education and/or experience may be required for
some positions.
*Programs and availability are subject to change
