Walden University
You can achieve a higher level of success. And you can start today.
At Walden, we believe that knowledge is most valuable when put to use in organizations, communities, and families. We offer over 40 online degree programs with more than 140 specializations and more than 40 concentrations, all designed to help professionals gain the knowledge they need to have a real impact in their lives and the lives of others.
Our advanced degrees are intended to advance the quality of life not just for the Walden graduate, but for everyone he or she encounters. Whether it be in business, community and charitable service or friendship, to make a difference in any life is to serve the greater good. Doing so doesn't just make you a better corporate citizen. It makes you a better corporate asset, a better neighbor and friend, a better person.
As an accredited institution with 40 years of experience, Walden has graduated over 34,500 alumni, all of whom now have the credentials and desire to make a real difference and be a force for good.
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Walden University's new B.S. in Criminal Justice program is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in law enforcement, the justice system, corrections, homeland security, and social services.
The program blends contemporary theory on the nature, extent, and cause of crime with the study of national and international criminal justice practices. Learning is supported through coursework and a final capstone project. Plus, the program uses the latest interactive media, including lifelike, computer-generated scenarios from crime scenes.
You will apply criminal justice theories to current issues as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas:
- Civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness
- Collection and analysis of data across organizations
- Teamwork and communication
Our curriculum is based on the recommendations of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The program can help prepare you to become a more effective social change agent in criminal justice organizations at the local, state, federal, or international levels.
Concentrations
Learn MoreChoose from five concentrations in the criminal justice field:
Computer Information Systems and Security
Today's criminals often leave a digital trail; meanwhile, law enforcement agencies must protect confidential information as well as extract key data involved in crimes.
This concentration will help you gain the skills you need for a position as a computer and cyber crime professional in government, corporate information security departments, law enforcement agencies, and law firms.
Crime and Criminals
As crime continues to plague large cities and small communities throughout the world, the need for criminal investigators continues to grow.
In this concentration, you will study criminal theories and behavior, and you will discover the proper way to conduct a criminal investigation.
Areas of study include:
- Assessing a crime scene
- Handling witnesses, suspects, and informants
- Administering surveillance techniques
The world of drugs, gangs, and organized crime will be explored, along with the impact of these group activities on crime and policing.
Consider this concentration if you are interested in exploring the world of gangs and organized crime units and task forces. Or consider it if you may be interested in working as a crime scene investigator, criminologist, researcher, or detective.
Criminal Justice Management and Administration
Managers and organizational leaders must learn to successfully guide criminal justice organizations into the global 21st century.
In this concentration, you will
- Study how to create and apply policies and budgets to successfully manage your organization.
- Develop and integrate models of cross-agency coordination among regional, state, national, and international agencies in anticipation and response to typical critical incidents.
- Prepare for positions in a range of departments, including
- Local and regional law enforcement offices
- Victim and advocacy services
- Criminal justice-related nonprofit organizations
Homeland Security
In the wake of the events on 9/11, the field of homeland security has grown exponentially. Consider this concentration if you want to learn more about standard operating procedures for identifying, planning for, and responding to terrorist threats, as well as patterns and trends related to terrorism.
In this concentration you will
- Learn about all types of weapons of mass destruction and biological and chemical threats and disasters.
- Discover how to respond to such incidents.
- Study the skills required for a homeland security position with
- The border patrol
- Local and regional first responders
- Hazardous material response teams
- Emergency relief agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Administration
Human Services for Criminal Justice
Victims of crime often need help addressing the injustices they have experienced. This concentration is ideal if you want to work
- As an advocate for victims or communities
- Directly with victims in social services and nonprofit organizations
In this concentration, you will
- Study how to assess the needs of victims and identify community resources and responses.
- Analyze contemporary problems and trends in victimology.
- Explore restorative justice strategies to repair the harm caused by criminal behavior and to return criminals and victims to their communities with strategies for living productive, crime-free lives.
