CTU School of Criminal Justice

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The CTU Online School of Criminal Justice will prepare you for a wide variety of careers in law enforcement, corrections, the court systems and security by providing in-depth criminal justice knowledge in addition to strong business and management skills.

Master of Science in Management - Criminal Justice (Online)

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The criminal justice field is rapidly expanding in the areas of corrections, law enforcement, law and the courts, and in many types of diversionary and ancillary programs that support the system. As a result, those with leadership and management skills, and those with expertise in program evaluation, budgeting and policy-making will help forge the future of the criminal justice system.

CTU Online's Master of Science in Management (MSM) degree program with a concentration in Criminal Justice is designed to help meet the emerging administrative and leadership needs of the criminal justice system. The MSM in Criminal Justice was developed with the direction of leaders in the criminal justice industry and reflects the balance needed for developing excellent administrative skills along with the information base necessary to enhance responsible policy-making. This real-world MSM degree program features course content covering homeland security, law enforcement management, leadership, public administration and numerous other career-focused topics.

Students will be challenged to demonstrate an understanding of the major functional areas of criminal justice and will examine how court rulings, public opinion, research finding and legislative actions have influenced justice-related policies. The program focuses on identifying innovative approaches for developing rational, fiscally responsible policy choices and applying management and leadership theories to the challenges faced by modern public safety agencies.

Master of Science in Management - Homeland Security (Online)

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The War on Terror has focused the nation's attention on homeland security, which has become a concern at all levels of government and in a wide variety of organizations. In this industry-current curriculum, students have an opportunity to fully address policy, organizational and substantive issues regarding homeland security as they learn how to:

• Lead and direct technical initiatives and operations.
• Analyze and develop strategies for improving organizational processes and operations.
• Work effectively as problem-solving team member.
• Conduct, use, and evaluate professional applied research.
• Analyze models of Homeland Security and effectively communicate them.
• Demonstrate an understanding of terrorism and the psychology of fear.
• Assess threats to the infrastructure.
• Evaluate technological solutions to problems of Homeland Security.
• Examine the relationship between Homeland Security-related organizations and government.
• and many more career-related skills.

The MSM with a concentration in Homeland Security includes seven required courses in Homeland Security that are based on the curriculum of the Masters of Homeland Security as developed by the US Naval Postgraduate School and offered in a variety of Universities that are part of the Homeland Security and Defense Education Consortium.

Bachelor of Science in Court Reporting (Online)

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Colorado Tech Online is pleased to announce the addition of a Bachelor of Science in Court Reporting for students currently certified as Registered Professional Reporters (RPR) by the National Court Reporters Association. This program is designed for those wishing to complete their Bachelor's degree and take their careers to the next level.

This Bachelor of Science degree program features courses including: Psychology, Sociology, American Government, Medical Terminology, Criminal Law, The Laws of Evidence, Civil Litigation, Contracts and others. Coursework is structured to emphasize communication skills, management, and professional skills along with technical knowledge and expertise to prepare students for positions of responsibility in the day-to-day workings of the legal system.

Courses are taught by instructors experienced in providing authoritative records in court proceedings. Students can benefit from their relevant perspectives and professional insights as they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a diverse range of in-demand positions, including: Judicial Reporter, Broadcast Captioner, Medical and Legal Transcription Specialists, Broadcast Captioners and many others.

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (Online)

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Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program can gain a solid knowledge base in the triad areas of the courts, corrections and law enforcement, in addition to the management skills needed for career advancement. In addition, CTU Online's criminal justice program is unique because it offers a component of forensic study not usually available at the undergraduate level.

Some of the courses available in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice include:

• Corrections Solutions
• Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice
• Law Enforcement and the Community
• Public Administration and Policy Making
• Laws of Evidence in Criminal Courts
• White Collar Crime
• American Criminal Procedure
• Juveniles and the Courts
• Crime Scene Analysis
• Investigating Crime
• Forensic Behavior Analysis

CTU Online students with no previous college or military training can complete the bachelor's degree in criminal justice online in about 2 ˝ years. Students with prior college credit, military experience or an associate's degree may be eligible for the CTU Online baccalaureate degree completion program. In some cases, this may shorten the length of the program to 15 months*.

CTU Academic Certificates Available**

You can earn four CTU Academic Certificates** at no additional cost as you work toward the completion of your bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Attaining these certificates can help you advance your career even before you graduate. This degree includes the following résumé-building CTU Academic Certificates**:

• Corrections Technician
• Crime Scene Investigation
• Law Enforcement Skills
• Legal Studies and Court Process

**CTU Academic Certificates included with all degrees with the exception of Associate of Science in Criminal Justice.

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Human Services

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According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of social and human services assistants is projected to grow much faster than average for all occupations, particularly for jobseekers with appropriate post-secondary education.*

In response to this growing need for skilled human services professionals in the criminal justice industry, this program focuses on teaching students how to:

• Demonstrate professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Resolve complex problems independently and ethically.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the psychological and sociological dimensions of human behavior and crime.
• Demonstrate competency in the key areas of the criminal justice system.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the core activities and skills of the Human Services professional in the context of the criminal justice system.
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills of the chemical dependency professional.
• Examine and integrate the emerging trends in the criminal justice system.

This degree program features courses including: Criminal Procedure, Corrections Solutions, Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Ethics for the CD Counselor and Human Services Practice in the Criminal Justice Setting. The curriculum places a special emphasis on working with youth.

Courses will be taught by instructors with applicable career experiences in law enforcement, the courts and corrections. Students can benefit from their insightful perspectives and professional insights as they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a diverse range of positions in the growing field of criminal justice.

This industry-current program also gives students the opportunity to earn five résumé-enhancing CTU Academic Certificates:

• Corrections Technician
• Domestic Violence Interventions
• Juvenile Delinquency and Victim Services
• Legal Studies and Court Process
• Chemical Dependency Counseling

These credentials are built into the curriculum without requiring additional courses or tuition costs. Students interested in learning more about Colorado Tech Online's BSCJ with a concentration in Human Services are encouraged to contact us today.

* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos059.htm#related (visited May 12, 2009).

Bachelor of Science in Financial Forensics (Online)

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Colorado Tech Online is pleased to announce the addition of a Bachelor of Science in Financial Forensics for students interested in building industry-current credentials in financial regulations and statutes, finance and accounting concepts and criminal investigations.

As a result of recent financial scandals, reported increases in fraud in the workplace, and heightened concerns over money laundering and terrorist financing, legislative mandates have increased the demand for professionals who can detect and deter fraud within organizations.

This Bachelor of Science degree program features courses including: Forensic Accounting, Financial Investigations, Money Laundering Detection and Reporting and many others. Coursework is structured to give the students the critical skills required to participate in the investigation of money laundering, terrorist financing and forensic accounting investigations.

Courses are taught by instructors with experience in the emerging trends of fraud investigation. Students can benefit from their relevant perspectives and professional insights as they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a diverse range of in-demand positions, including: Forensic Accountant, Fraud Examiner, Financial Crimes Investigator, Bank Secrecy Act Manager, and many others.

Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies (Online)

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In response to this growing need for knowledgeable, skilled paralegal professionals, the Associate of Science (AS) in Paralegal Studies is designed to provide students with a real-world understanding of:

• The legal process and the role of the paralegal in providing legal services.
• Legal research, analysis and writing skills.
• The steps of the litigation process.
• Legal technology commonly used by paralegals.
• The interpersonal and organizational skills that allow the student to work effectively as a problem-solving team member.
• Key legal concepts and terminology.

This real-world degree program features course content covering civil litigation, torts, contract law, criminal law, legal technology and numerous other career-focused topics.

Courses are taught by instructors with applicable experience in the paralegal field. Students can absorb relevant perspectives and professional insights from people who can help them acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to qualify for in-demand positions such as:

• Paralegal
• Legal secretary
• Law clerk
• Legal aid
• Court clerk
• And many others

Stonecliffe College Online Degree Programs

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Stonecliffe College Online, an academic division of Colorado Technical University, will offer an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice (ASCJ).

Associate of Science in Criminal Justice (Online)

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The fast-paced expansion of all areas of the criminal justice system is creating a demand for skilled workers as never before in local, state and federal systems. Today's criminal justice system workforce must be knowledgeable and skilled in every component of the system to address the public's demand for protection and services.

The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare students to enter the criminal justice profession in a variety of first-tier positions. Students will be exposed to the foundational areas of the discipline:

• Investigation and law enforcement
• Law and courts
• Corrections and parole
• Juvenile delinquency
• The juvenile justice system

The ASCJ satisfies the requirements for the first 2 years of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. A degree in criminal justice is also one of the best foundations available for law school.

*The 15-month bachelor's degree is a 2 + 2 program and assumes that all associate's-level requirements have been met through an associate's degree or the equivalent. CTU Online students with no previous college experience can complete this degree in about 2 ˝ years.

**CTU Academic Certificates included with all degrees with the exception of Associate of Science in Criminal Justice.

*Programs and availability are subject to change

Colorado Technical University Online does not guarantee employment or salary.