COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at Post University requires 120 credits, including 60 credits in General Education, 57 credits in Major Core and Concentrations, and 6 credits in College to Career Core. The General Education courses cover foundational skills like writing, communication, digital skills, math, science, social sciences, ethics, and electives. The major core includes courses such as Introduction to Criminal Justice, Race, Ethnicity and Crime, Juvenile Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure, Research Methods, Theoretical Criminology, and advanced seminars. Students also complete designated writing and statistical methods courses relevant to criminal justice. The program offers flexibility through directed electives chosen with academic advising, allowing students to tailor their studies.Students can select from several 12-credit concentrations to align with career goals: Correctional Counseling, Corrections, Crime Scene Investigation, Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Legal Studies. Each concentration consists of specialized courses—for example, Crime Scene Investigation includes courses on criminal investigation, fire and arson investigation, and law enforcement basics, while Legal Studies focuses on law, civil litigation, constitutional law, and legal research. Students may also opt to complete additional electives instead of a concentration, with advisement to ensure academic rigor.The program emphasizes practical and theoretical knowledge needed for various criminal justice careers and encourages development of critical skills such as investigation, law enforcement procedures, and emergency response. Additionally, it provides seminars to support professional success and college readiness. Overall, this degree prepares students for diverse roles within the criminal justice system, although it does not guarantee licensure or certification for professional law enforcement roles.