Potential Careers
- Law Enforcement
- Corrections Officer
- Probation/Parole Officer
- State and Federal Courts
- Private Security
- Compliance
- Legal Assistant
- Training Specialist
Criminal Justice - Bachelor of Science
The Department of Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation merges the liberal arts and professional studies into a well balanced curriculum. A Bachelor of Science with a major in Criminal Justice is a solid foundation for law school or graduate study, in addition to being a superb preparation for employment in the rapidly-growing field of Criminal Justice. The core courses provide a basic understanding of the nature of crime and society's reaction to crime, as well as an in-depth explanation of the various components within the U.S. Criminal Justice System.
Median Annual Salary
|
Law Enforcement |
$47,101 |
| Corrections Officer | $44,825 |
| Probation/Parole Officer | $44,793 |
| State and Federal Courts | $39,579 |
| Private Security | $32,130 |
| Compliance | $56,360 |
| Legal Assistant |
$42,576 |
| Training Specialist |
$51,372 |
Additional Facts
- Minor Available
- All courses for this degree are offered in-person as well as 100% online.
Departmental Information
Online Program Contact
Dr. Dean Buttram
dbuttram@jsu.edu
(256) 782-5335