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Criminal Justice B.S.C.J. (on campus)

Criminal Justice B.S.C.J. (on campus)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE – ON CAMPUS

Prepare for Criminal Justice Careers

Join those who serve to protect the public safety of others. You will gain a unique foundation in theology, sociology and psychology  as you study from a redemptive and ethical approach. Learn how to succeed in the criminal justice field by truly making a difference in the lives of the people you serve.

Be mentored by caring professors
Find your fit in our community
Get involved and make a difference

PREPARATION FOR LIFE

Career Potential

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You will be prepared to serve in a variety of criminal justice careers, such as:

  • Law Enforcement Officer
  • Private Detective
  • State Trooper
  • Security Officer
  • Crime Scene Investigator
  • U.S. Marshall
  • Corrections Officer
  • Court-related Employee
  • Government Agent
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“CSU has changed my life, and coming here was one of the best decisions I have ever made.”

Brittnee Moore

Criminal Justice Major | Stafford Springs, CT

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

What Will You Learn?

In all of the programs at CSU, you’ll be interacting with small class sizes and professors who really care and desire to mentor you. You’ll not only receive quality academics to prepare you for your career, but discipleship to prepare you for life.

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Lead and serve in a professional capacity

Gain real-life experience through multiple supervised apprenticeships and an immersive, hands-on internship. You will get both the academic and practical training you need to excel in your career.

Build a biblically informed, restorative view of justice

Develop ethical foundations for work in a criminal justice career. You will learn to evaluate criminal justice theory, systems and ethics from a biblical worldview.

Learn about biblical counseling and psychology

Prepare to exercise compassion for hurting people through criminal justice. You will be equipped to pursue graduate studies in focused criminal justice fields after graduation.

YOUR COURSES

What You Will Study

Each of your courses will be taught from a biblical worldview, and you’ll learn with an intimate group of peers led by professors who care about your success.

All courses are three credits unless noted. Course descriptions can be found in the catalog.

First Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • First Year Experience [CSU101] – 0 credits
  • Principles of Bible Study [BI100]
  • Bible Survey [BI111]
  • Theological Foundations of Justice and Restoration [CJ211]
  • Academic & Researched Writing [EN121]
  • American History I [HI205]
  • Introduction to Criminal Justice [CJ214]
  • Writing Across the Disciplines [EN122]
  • American History II [HI206]
  • Living Well [HP101] – 1 credit
  • General Psychology [PS100]
  • Building a Biblical Lifestyle [TH120]

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Second Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • Romans [BI210]
  • Terrorism and Homeland Security [CJ218]
  • Constitutional Law [CJ224]
  • Introduction to Sociology [SO301]
  • Speech Communication [SP100]
  • Criminal Law and Procedures [CJ204]
  • Community Service Apprenticeship [CJ206] – 1 credit
  • Victimology [CJ306]
  • World Religions [EV220]
  • Theology Survey [TH211]
  • Biblical Studies Elective

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Third Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • Wisdom Literature [BI449]
  • Criminology [CJ305]
  • Community Service Apprenticeship [CJ307] – 1 credit
  • Criminal Investigation [CJ401]
  • Substance Addictions [PS227]
  • Free Elective
  • Community Service Apprenticeship [CJ308] – 1 credit
  • Juvenile Justice [CJ310]
  • Criminal Justice Management [CJ414]
  • Physiological Psychology [SC231] – 4 credits
  • Theological Distinctives [TH308]

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Fourth Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • Ethics in Criminal Justice [CJ405]
  • Community Service Apprenticeship [CJ409] – 1 credit
  • Senior Seminar [TH480]
  • Biblical Studies Elective
  • Biblical Studies Elective
  • Free Elective
  • Criminal Justice Internship [CJ480]
  • Community Service Management [CJ490] – 1 credit
  • Worldviews: Humanities and Science [PH206]
  • Crisis Counseling [PS416]
  • Arts & Sciences Elective
  • Free Elective

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Program Highlights
  • Work with the campus security team in four hands-on law enforcement apprenticeships.
  • Practice what you learn through an internship tailored to your criminal justice career goals and interests.
Change lives as you serve!

You will be prepared to serve in the criminal justice field with a uniquely biblical perspective. Get the tools you need to pursue a career that goes beyond simply enforcing rules to helping the hearts of hurting people.

    BEST CHOICE

    CSU is Affordable

    We believe every student should have the opportunity to choose a biblical higher education—regardless of their financial circumstance. That’s why we’re committed to keeping costs for students as low as possible.

    UNDERGRADUATE

    Average Cost

    Before federal and state grants

    *Anticipated typical cost for first-time, full-time, residential undergraduate CSU students for 2024-25. This cost includes tuition, housing, meals, general fee and CSU scholarships. Your total cost can be even lower if you qualify for more aid, including federal and state grants which do not have to be paid back.

    Information provided by the National Center for Education Statistics.

    WHY CSU?

    You want to
    choose a college:

    • Where you can get prepared for your future.
    • Where you will grow in your relationship with Christ.
    • Where you truly find your fit.

    Students constantly say the top reason they love CSU so much is: Community. When you’re part of the CSU community, you attend class with professors who are mentors; you do life right alongside others who want to serve their Savior, and you are welcomed into lifelong friendships that last well beyond graduation.

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