Career-Focused Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - C.F.B.S.

The Career-Focused Bachelor of Science degree program in Criminal Justice prepares students for professional careers in the field of criminal justice. The streamlined design of the program allows students to earn a complete, comprehensive degree in a shorter period than a traditional bachelor's degree program requires.

The program’s judicious mix of criminal justice and arts and sciences courses is intended to develop and enhance each student’s critical thinking and effective communication skills, as well as their appreciation for diversity, citizenship, leadership and public service. Through this course of study, students are expected to acquire the communication, logic, critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills essential for both the understanding of complex global and domestic criminal justice issues and for effective career performance and progression. 

The Work Integrated Learning requirement ensures that students graduate with essential skills and confidence that prepare them for leadership roles in the workforce.

Graduates of the program are prepared for a wide variety of criminal justice employment at the local, state, and federal levels including careers in court administration, private investigation, airport security and social services, or as a federal agent, police officer or border patrol agent, among many others.

Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:

• Apply the historical contexts and knowledge of the American criminal justice system to current issues within the field.
• Critically evaluate evidence using investigative theories and practices.
• Research and analyze criminal justice issues to generate appropriate recommendations and/or actions.
• Assess and resolve conflict situations using policies and procedures employed by criminal justice professionals.
• Apply ethical strategies to address criminal justice agency/operations within diverse communities and/or global contexts.

Criminal Justice - Career-Focused B.S.

A three-year program leading to the Career-focused bachelor of science degree

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Students are responsible for meeting prerequisites

Note: Students must pass MATH0010 Pre-Algebra or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in required math courses.

Note: Students must pass ENG0001 Writing Workshop or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in ILS 2000-level courses.

In collaboration with academic colleges Study Abroad offer several options, direct enroll with international universities, domestic and digital options meet with a Study Abroad Advisor to learn more about how your major, minor, free electives, experiential learning and transferable courses would benefit by a Study Abroad program. There are many options for students during a semester, spring and/or summer breaks. Faculty-led, exchange, and direct-enroll programs range in duration from one week to a full semester or full year. Financial aid may be applied, and some partners offer external scholarships. Visit the study abroad website for information, program descriptions and online applications. Where will you go? Wherever you decide, make the best of your educational journey!

Undergraduate

Johnson & Wales University holistically reviews all elements of a student’s application to identify those students most likely to succeed at the university.

For first-year applicants, a completed application and high school transcript(s) are required. For transfer applicants, a completed application and high school and/or college transcript(s) are required. Completion of optional materials is encouraged.

Successful candidates for first year admission have taken a high school, college preparatory academic program including English, mathematics, science, social science and foreign language. Admissions decisions may also consider individual experiences and particular circumstances unique to each student. Other considerations are made based upon recommendations, writing ability and extracurricular activities.

Visiting campus, both in‐person or virtually, and interacting with admissions staff are all valuable ways of assuring that JWU is the right university for you.