Online Human Services Degree
Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Human Services
Crime prevention, addiction treatment, and counseling can be as much a part of the criminal justice system as incarceration and the court system. Study these aspects of criminal justice with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a Human Services concentration from CTU. In this program, you could work to develop a solid foundation in law enforcement, courts, and corrections, while also focusing on a human services core with a special emphasis on working with youth. And you can also work to complete the coursework needed for professional work in chemical dependency.
Employment of social and human service assistants is projected to grow 12 percent from 2021-2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.1 The BSCJ-HS could help you prepare for this field.
The BSCJ in Human Services:
- Has CTU Fast Track™ exams available - a series of mini modules designed to test your knowledge of key course objectives, offering the opportunity to earn college credit for what you already know
- Is ranked among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs by U.S. News & World Report for the ninth year in a row*
At CTU, students come first. Our flexible online course schedules are designed to help you to build a class schedule around your schedule. And with grants and scholarships available for those who qualify, a degree from CTU can be both achievable and affordable. Learn more below or fill out the form to speak with an admissions advisor.
1 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Social and Human Service Assistants, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/social-and-human-service-assistants.htm (visited January 5, 2023).
* CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Online Programs.
Relevant Institutional/Programmatic Accreditation
CTU is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission www.hlcommission.org
CLASSES START
- January 02, 2024
- February 06, 2024
- March 19, 2024
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- Online
- Colorado Springs
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Program Overview
Effective August 2023, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Aurora Campus.
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) with a concentration in Human Services (HS) is a 183-credit-hour program that is offered online and at the Colorado Springs campus. The program consists of 66 credit hours of general education requirements; 56 credit hours devoted to the criminal justice core; and 61 credit hours for the human services concentration.
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Human Services is designed for criminal justice professionals seeking to begin or advance a career in the law enforcement, corrections, or judicial fields with special emphasis on the coursework needed for professional work in chemical dependency counseling and youth services.
*This program does not guarantee licensure; requirements vary by state.
This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
The mission of the College of Security Studies is to provide engaging instruction and knowledge through public service programs that align with industry relevant standards and cultivate professional competencies, critical-thinking, ethical decision-making, and cultural awareness to promote social justice.
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Degree Requirements
Courses: General Education
CreditsCourse Title Course Description Credit Hours CJUS261 Ethics in Criminal Justice 4.5 COMS105 Interpersonal Communications 4.5 or COMS203 Speech Communications 4.5 ENGL104 Introductory Written Communication 4.5 ENGL105 Professional Written Communications 4.5 GOVT201 American Government and Public Affairs 4.5 HIST101 Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century 4.5 MATH102 Introduction to College Math 4.5 MATH106 Algebra for Business 4.5 PHIL101 Introduction to Ethics 4.5 PSYC102 Introductory Psychology 4.5 SCI101 Introduction to the Sciences 4.5 SCI103 Science and Technology- Laboratory Course 1.5 SCI201 Environmental Science and Sustainability 4.5 SCI203 Environmental Science and Sustainability - Laboratory Course 1.5 SOCL102 Introductory Sociology 4.5 UNIV104 Academic and Career Success 4.5 or HUMNELE Humanities Elective 4.5 Total Credit Hours: 66 Courses: Core
CreditsCourse Title Course Description Credit Hours CJUS141 Introduction to Criminal Justice 4 CJUS201 Law Enforcement Operations and Report Writing 4 CJUS254 Introduction to Homeland Security 4 CJUS263 American Corrections 4 CJUS280 Victimology 4 CJUS285 Juvenile Delinquency 4 CJUS290 Criminal Law 4 CJUS343 Criminology 4 CJUS375 Criminal Procedure 4 CJUS440 The Laws of Evidence 4 PBAD201 Public Administration 4 PSYC210 Social Psychology 4 PSYC337 Abnormal Psychology in the Workplace 4 UNIV201 Career Planning and Management 4 Total Credit Hours: 56 Courses: Concentration
CreditsCourse Title Course Description Credit Hours CJHS300 Human Service Practice in the Criminal Justice Setting 4 CJHS311 Study of Alcohol Use and Abuse 5 CJHS315 Child Abuse 4 CJHS320 Alcohol & Drug Treatment Continuum 5 CJHS325 Drug Use and Abuse 5 CJHS337 Ethics for the CD Counselor 5 CJHS399 Chemical Dependency Elective - Special Topics 5 CJHS411 Foundations of Individual Counseling 5 CJHS421 Foundations of Group Counseling 5 CJHS425 Introduction to Family Counseling 5 CJHS480 CJ - Human Services Capstone 4 PBAD301 Grant Writing Basics 4 PSYC301 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology 5 Total Credit Hours: 61 Total Credit Hours: 183
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CTU’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) with a concentration in Human Services Degree Program is designed to provide knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant for pursuing potential opportunities in the workforce. This bachelor’s degree program emphasizes the development of a solid foundation in law enforcement, courts, and corrections, while also focusing on a human services core with a special emphasis on working with youth. Students studying in this degree program may also work to complete the coursework needed for professional work in chemical dependency.
As you work to complete your BSCJ with a concentration in Human Services, you will be immersed in courses where you may study these topics and much more: assessment and treatment of child and adolescent psychopathologies; counseling theories, therapeutic approaches, and counseling skills; and the work of helping professionals in the context of the criminal justice system.
Courses for this BSCJ program start online and on our Colorado Springs and Denver South campuses approximately every five weeks. Completion of the CTU admissions process will depend on how quickly you complete the steps in the CTU online application process. You may complete the application process over the phone with an advisor or you may go online. Once you’ve completed the online application, you may hear from an advisor within the following 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.
The BSCJ degree program consists of 182 credits. You may be eligible for transfer credit, which is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. You can also complete CTU Fast Track™ exams to receive college credit for what you already know—allowing you to complete your degree program up to 30% faster.1
1 The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition towards the full cost of a degree program depends on the number of CTU Fast Track™ exams successfully passed. Fast Track program credits are non-transferable. Not all programs are eligible for possible 30% reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change. Students should not rely on potential Fast Track savings or eligibility when making an enrollment decision.
Through innovative industry-relevant curricula and technology-enabled student-centered teaching, you will study through classroom learning and hands-on experience that aligns to industry standards and helps you work to develop skills that are applicable to the needs of law enforcement roles and opportunities.