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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Concentration in Human Services

Are you interested in a career in the human services area of criminal justice? If so, then earning a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Human Services (BSCJ-HS) can help get you there.

The criminal justice field is expanding in the areas of corrections, law enforcement, law and the courts, and in many types of human services programs that support the system*. As a result, there is an increasing demand for individuals with industry-current criminal justice skills.

The BSCJ-HS degree program is designed to provide you with a foundation in law enforcement, the courts and corrections, as well as a human services core that could help prepare you for positions of responsibility and leadership in criminal justice and human services. Special emphasis is placed on working with youth and you can complete coursework in chemical dependency. You can also have the opportunity to gain valuable experience provided through the internship component of the program while developing valuable interpersonal skills and management skills.

After completing our traditional or online Human Services degree program concentration, you may pursue opportunities such as:

• Substance Abuse Counselor
• Behavioral Disorder Counselor
• Corrections Counselor
• Marriage Counselor
• Youth Counselor
• Correctional Treatment Specialist
• Corrections Program Coordinator
• Domestic Violence Investigator
• Civil Service Agent
• Juvenile Detention Specialist
• Victim-Witness Advocate
• And Many More

*US Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Occupational Outlook Handbook" 2008-09 Edition http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs042.htm

To learn more about CTU, our traditional or online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Human Services degree program or how to apply for admission, please contact us for more information.