A Future Worth Investigating

A Future
Worth Investigating
Online Programs in Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice programs that fit
your lifestyle and interests.
Criminal justice is one of today’s fastest growing fields, and
Excelsior College’s School of Public Service is here to help
you prepare for a remarkable range of rewarding career
opportunities, with associate, bachelor's, and master's
degree programs.
No matter where you are in your career—whether you’re
just starting out, looking to advance in your current position,
thinking of taking a different direction, or are simply curious
about this complex and fascinating field—Excelsior has a
program that will help you achieve your goals.
Criminal justice programs at Excelsior are delivered
online from start to finish, so you can earn your degree and
advance your career while you continue to meet your
personal responsibilities.
Once you master the fundamentals of criminal justice,
you may complete concentration-based coursework to
gain practical expertise that will help you stand out on the
job. Your curriculum may include courses in emergency
management, forensic science, juvenile justice, terrorism,
the administration of criminal justice, or other
related subjects.
Network with peers and potential employers as you learn
from experienced professionals to obtain the skills needed for
success and leadership in homeland security and emergency
management, law enforcement, corrections, investigation, or
forensics at the local, state, and federal levels.
In Excelsior’s Criminal Justice program, you’ll study the most
pressing issues in criminal justice today.
Developed by national experts, Excelsior College courses delve
into all aspects of criminal justice, from juvenile delinquency
and drug crime, to white collar crime and victim and perpetrator
behavior. In addition, you'll be able to take courses in subjects
such as psychology, sociology, and communication.
In the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
program, you may choose our non-concentration
option, or select a concentration based on your
career interests in:
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Criminal Justice Administration
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Law Enforcement and Public Safety
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Homeland Security
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Investigative Forensics
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SAVE
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Transfer up to 57 credits toward an associate
degree, 117 credits toward a bachelor's degree
and 15 credits toward a master’s degree.
Associate in Science in Criminal Justice
ARTS AND SCIENCES REQUIREMENTS
u Written English Requirement
60
CREDITS
CREDIT HOURS
3
u General Education Requirement Distribution Areas (27 credits minimum)
Humanities ➀
6
Social Sciences/History
6
Natural Sciences/Mathematics ➁
6
u Additional Arts and Sciences Electives
9
TOTAL CREDITS FOR ARTS AND SCIENCES REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
30
CREDIT HOURS
u Applied Professional Credits or Additional Arts and Sciences
29
u Information Literacy
1
TOTAL CREDITS FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
30
MAJOR COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED: 18 credits minimum with at least a 2.0 GPA
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Introductory-level criminal justice survey course Introductory-level survey course in law enforcement
Introductory-level survey course in corrections
Introductory-level survey course in criminal justice administration or public policy administration
Course in criminal procedure and evidence
Capstone ➂
MINIMUM CREDITS FOR MAJOR COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS
These credits will satisfy requirements in the Arts & Sciences and Additional Requirements components of your degree.
18
TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS REQUIRED
60
➀ T wo (2) credits are required in a course in ethics to meet the requirement. Three (3) credits are required in disciplines such as art, music, and philosophy. Refer to the
general education section of the catalog for a detailed explanation of the Humanities requirement.
➁ A minimum of 2 credits must be in mathematics and 2 credits must be in the natural sciences.
➂ The
Capstone course must be taken at Excelsior College and cannot be transferred in.
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
ARTS AND SCIENCES REQUIREMENTS
120 CREDITS
At least 30 CREDITS must be
at the upper (advanced) level
CREDIT HOURS
u Written English Requirement
6
u General Education Requirement Distribution Areas (27 credits minimum) Humanities ➀
9
Social Sciences/History
9
Natural Sciences/Mathematics ➁
9
u Additional Arts and Sciences Electives
27
TOTAL CREDITS FOR ARTS AND SCIENCES REQUIREMENTS
60
At least 21 credits at the upper (advanced) level.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
CREDIT HOURS
u Applied Professional Credits or Additional Arts and Sciences
59
u Information Literacy
1
TOTAL CREDITS FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
60
At least 9 credits at the upper (advanced) level.
MAJOR COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED: 33 credits minimum with at least 18 credits at the upper/advanced level and a minimum 2.0 GPA
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Introductory-level criminal justice survey course Introductory-level survey course in law enforcement
Introductory-level survey course in criminal justice administration or public policy administration
Theoretical course in criminology, victimology, or similar social theory addressing the etiology
of crime and/or deviant behaviors
Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Capstone ➂
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Criminal Justice Administration u
Law Enforcement and Public Safety
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Homeland Security
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Non-concentration
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Investigative Forensics
MINIMUM CREDITS FOR MAJOR COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS
33
TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS REQUIRED
120
Credits used to satisfy requirements in one area may simultaneously satisfy requirements in another area.
➀ T wo (2) credits are required in a course in ethics to meet the requirement. Three (3) credits are required in disciplines such as art, music, and philosophy.
Refer to the general education section of the catalog for a detailed explanation of the Humanities requirement.
➁ A minimum of 2 credits must be in mathematics and 2 credits must be in the natural sciences.
➂ T he Capstone course must be taken at Excelsior College and cannot be transferred in.
Master of Science in
Criminal Justice
The Excelsior College Master of Science in Criminal Justice
(MSCJ) is designed to equip you with the theoretical foundation
and practical skills you will need to successfully and proficiently
manage the growing and complex challenges in public safety.
The rigorous curriculum will increase your ability to think
creatively and employ innovation in problem solving. Ultimately,
you will be prepared to clearly communicate and lead with
confidence in times of crisis. This program affords you the
opportunity to develop the attitudes and performance skills
necessary to succeed as a leader in public safety.
Our program offers:
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A total of 10 courses (30 required credits),
including the capstone
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generous transfer policy that lets you apply up
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to 15 credits to your program
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n 18-credit core which provides a graduate-level
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foundation in criminal justice
Three degree tracks:
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Non-concentration
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Homeland Security and Emergency Management
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Justice Administration
Working together, you and your academic advisor will select the
track that best fits your career goals, based on an assessment of
your current credits and experience.
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HAVE YOUR CREDITS DO DOUBLE DUTY.
While you’re enrolled in our bachelor’s program, you can take graduate-level criminal justice courses,
and then later apply up to 6 of these credits to your master’s in criminal justice at Excelsior College.
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Master of Science in Criminal Justice
CORE COURSE COMPONENT
30
CREDITS
CREDIT HOURS
MCJ 610 Criminal Justice Theory and Policy
3
3
MCJ 612 Quantitative Analysis for Criminal Justice
3
MCJ 614 Research Methods in Criminal Justice
3
MCJ 620 Constitutional Law
3
MCJ 625 Legal and Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice
3
MCJ 600 Criminology
TOTAL CREDITS FOR CORE COURSE REQUIREMENTS
CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
MCJ 900 Criminal Justice Capstone
TOTAL CREDITS FOR CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
CONCENTRATION COMPONENT (Select one concentration from the following)
18
CREDIT HOURS
3
3
CREDIT HOURS
u NON-CONCENTRATION (Choose 3 of the following courses, for a total of 9 credits)
MCJ 616 Corrections 3
MCJ 618 Law Enforcement
3
MCJ 622 Grant Writing
3
MCJ 626 Overview of Justice Administration
3
MCJ 630 Risk Assessment in Homeland Security
3
MCJ 640 Crisis Management in a Public Forum
3
MCJ 650 Terrorism and Counterterrorism
3
MCJ 651 Overview: Homeland Security & Emergency Management
3
MCJ 652 Mental Health Issues in Criminal Justice
3
MCJ 660 Human Trafficking 3
TOTAL CREDITS FOR NON-CONCENTRATION
9
u HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION
MCJ 630 Risk Assessment in Homeland Security 3
MCJ 650 Terrorism and Counter Terrorism
3
MCJ 651 Overview: Homeland Security and Emergency Management
3
TOTAL CREDITS FOR HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION
9
u JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION (Choose 3 of the following courses, for a total of 9 credits)
MCJ 611 Public Budgeting & Financial Management
3
MCJ 622 Grant Writing
3
MCJ 626 Overview of Justice Administration
3
MCJ 628 Personnel Management in Criminal Justice
3
MWB 620 Arbitration
3
TOTAL CREDITS FOR JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATION
TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS REQUIRED
9
30
Study with an accredited
world leader.
As a world leader in distance education, Excelsior College
has helped more than 150,000 busy working adults earn
their degrees since 1971.
We make learning
affordable.
Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student,
Excelsior offers you a variety of financial aid options to help
reduce your costs and budget your tuition more efficiently.
Our flexible, affordable, distance learning programs empower
you to fit learning into your life in a way that lets you study
whenever and wherever you choose. Enroll at any time with
course terms that start 6 times a year and provide flexibility
for working adults—especially those working rotating shifts.
You can also take pride in earning your degree from a
college that is accredited by the Middle States Commission
on Higher Education.
Make the most of credits
you’ve already earned.
When you enroll in one of our criminal justice programs,
you may recieve credit for:
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ourses completed at Excelsior College and
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other approved colleges and universities
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cademy training or other programs evaluated
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for college credit by ACE, the National College Credit
Recommendation Service, or Excelsior College
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DSST, and CLEP
At the undergraduate level, you can also use portfolio
assessment to earn credit for college-level knowledge acquired
through work, community, and volunteer experience.
Federal financial aid
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Flexible payment plans
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Grants
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Loans
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ilitary benefits
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New York State financial aid programs
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Scholarships
Enjoy resources and
services including:
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The Excelsior College Library, available to you
online in collaboration with the Sheridan Libraries
of The Johns Hopkins University
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24-hour technology assistance
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Academic advising available to you by phone,
email, fax, or message center
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our MyExcelsior account that provides access
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to a variety of online services
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Online writing and tutoring services
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The Excelsior College online bookstore
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The MyExcelsior online community, where you
can interact with students and staff
ACE-recommended credit for military training
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You can even apply your law enforcement or corrections
academy training toward your degree requirements if you
attended one of several agencies that are part of the Criminal
Justice Training Assessment (CJTA) program.
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Do your career justice.
Excelsior College is accredited by the Middle States Commission
Earn the degree you need to move up
to the career you want.
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