Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - General

Colorado Technical University’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - general degree program is designed to provide a foundation of knowledge applicable to a broad range of criminal justice roles and responsibilities. The core courses in this program focus on a number of substantive areas relevant to the field of criminal justice, including: law enforcement operations, criminology, criminal law, criminal procedure, criminal justice ethics, corrections, criminal investigation and evidence.

Relevant Institutional/Programmatic Accreditation
CTU is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

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  • Checkmark icon Total Credits  182

This program is available at the following campuses and/or online:1 Online, Colorado Springs & Denver

Program Details

Concentrations
Career Paths
Curriculum
Alumni Experience
Employer Experience

  • Concentrations

    The General concentration is just one of the industry-relevant concentrations CTU offers in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program. Choose the option below that best supports your educational goals.

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  • Career Paths

    If you want to achieve more in your career, you have to own every opportunity— starting with the right Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree. Potential career paths for those who earn a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – General include:2

    • Compliance Manager
    • Security Manager
    • Senior Program Manager
    • Program Manager
    • Project Administrator
    • Project Leader
    • Laboratory Manager
    • Team Leader
    • Project Lead
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  • Curriculum

    The following courses are specific to the General concentration. To view courses that must be completed for all Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degrees, visit the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice overview page.

    • Intro to Criminalistics
    • Security Management 
    • Data Analysis for Criminal Justice 
    • Terrorism and Organized Crime 
    • Criminal Investigation 
    • Forensic Criminology 
    • Interview and Interrogation or Internship or Criminal Justice Capstone
    • Forensic Psychology
    • Licit and Illicit Drugs

    Electives:  Select 20 credit hours of Criminal Justice courses

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    • Alumni Experience

      Starting in 2012, CTU began a longitudinal study of the impact of higher education on its graduates’ career progression. Each year the study surveys alumni who graduated from CTU one, three, five, and ten years prior. The results are specific to each degree. Below are areas the alumni were asked about. 3

      Satisfaction with Colorado Technical University Rating (%)*
      Satisfaction with experience at CTU
      89%
      Likely to recommend CTU to a friend or colleague
      87%
      Instructors appeared knowledgeable in their subject matter
      94%
      CTU’s program prepared me to pursue a career in my field
      78%
      My education has helped me advance my career
      64%
      Satisfaction with Colorado Technical University Rating (%)*
      Engage in creative problem solving
      81%
      Understand all sides of an issue or challenge
      84%
      Team up with co-workers to solve issues and challenges
      77%
      Communicate effectively with co-workers
      78%
      Communicate effectively with my manager
      78%

      *Percentage of respondents who agreed that CTU equipped them for skill or competency

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    • Employer Experience

      Since 2010, CTU has measured the experience of employers with recent CTU graduates on their staff to better understand how to deliver a curriculum to students that provide the broadest opportunities for career growth. The results are specific to each degree. Below are areas employees were asked about in regards to their CTU Alumni employees.4,5

      Employer Experience Rating (%)*
      Likelihood that an employer of a CTU grad would hire another
      83%
      CTU graduates performed as well or better than other employees
      100%
      CTU graduates prepared as well or better than other employees to work at their job6
      100%
      Employers' Ranking of CTU Graduates' Skills & Competencies Rating (%)*
      Analyze data effectively
      87%
      Demonstrate appropriate problem-solving skills on the job
      88%
      Can be trusted to communicate appropriately with senior leadership at organization6
      87%
      Can be trusted to write a report (or other communication) without managerial editorial input
      85%
      Demonstrate understanding of communications written to them
      90%
      Are able to negotiate compromises
      89%
      Take direction well
      88%
      Work effectively in a team environment
      87%
      Coordinate team projects effectively
      84%
      Manage conflicts effectively
      83%
      Provide input on planning for business
      86%
      Take initiative to lead projects6
      84%
      Think about how their projects will impact the business6
      83%

      *Percentage of respondents who agreed or strongly agreed

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    The occupation(s) listed here are derived from the Occupational Information Network (O*Net), which is developed under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor / Employment and Training Administration.

    The specific program does not necessarily prepare students for, and graduates do not typically find employment in, all listed occupations. We cannot guarantee employment or salary.

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    1Students may be required to complete some or all coursework for the program via Virtual Campus.

    2http://www.burning-glass.com/realtime; The career titles are provided by Burning Glass. These results are based upon an analysis of over 7 million current job listings compiled from over 17,000 sources – the world’s most comprehensive repository of job openings. Students who earn this degree should not view this list as exhaustive and are not limited to only these options post-graduation. Some career titles listed above may not be entry-level and may require further education or job experience.

    3Alumni Survey - 2012 CTU Alumni Career Progression Research: Survey of CTU alumni who graduated in designated years between 2002 and 2011.

    4Employer Survey - 2012 CTU Employer Experience Research: Survey of CTU alumni who graduated in designated years between 2002 and 2011.

    5Employer Survey - 2011 CTU Employer Experience Research: Survey of 2010 CTU graduates.

    6Employer Survey - 2012 CTU Employer Experience Research: Survey of 2011 CTU graduates.
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