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Bachelor of Science in Business with a Minor in Criminal Behavior
Do you fascinate a career in law enforcement or criminal justice? As you learn about the procedures and issues that will help you move into management this degree program will further your chances for success.
Master of Science in Criminology
The master's in Criminology differs from a criminal justice degree that emphasizes procedures related to the apprehension of criminals with its focus on criminal behavior. By providing valuable insights into patterns and behaviors, it expands upon students' existing criminal justice knowledge.Our online MS in Criminology is designed for individuals who want to contribute to criminal justice by predicting, preventing, and solving crimes of all kinds, such as terrorism, human trafficking, and white-collar fraud. It offers an advanced analysis of crime through studies of criminal behavior and the many factors—environmental, political, social, psychological, and cultural—that can cause it.A master's degree in criminology can be beneficial to individuals in a number of other fields as well, such as public policy, private and industrial security, social services, and victimology with its wide-ranging applications. The program can be beneficial to front-line law enforcement officers and criminal justice professionals planning to move into management roles or government agencies such as the DEA and the FBI. Students are encouraged to use their specific area of criminological interest as an area of research and study during the program.
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Regis' online bachelor's degree in Criminology is a critical analysis of social, political, and environmental factors that drive aberrant behavior, as well as the psychology of criminals. A criminology degree offers vital knowledge on criminal behavior, which can help you profile, identify, and ultimately capture criminals, unlike a criminal justice degree, which focuses mainly on policing and law enforcement. The program is for professionals in criminal justice and other fields such as social work and public policy who want to help prevent and solve crimes by understanding more about why they happen. Coursework in our online BS in Criminology moves from general behaviors and causes of crime to specific issues such as juvenile crime, violence in the workplace, and terrorism. The curriculum also explores topics related to leadership, such as interorganizational communication and ethics.In addition to law enforcement and the criminal justice system, the knowledge offered in our bachelor's in Criminology program is applicable to other fields such as public policy, private security, intelligence analysis, and youth and family counseling.The online bachelor's in Criminology offers the core knowledge of criminal psychology and behavior to help you get there whether you hope to move up in the criminal justice field or move into a related area.The BS in Criminology requires at least one year of documented work experience.
Doctor of Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies Specialization
You can make a difference. The Doctoral curriculum can open doors to a career in the criminal justice system, in designing and steering public policy, and in scholarly research at the highest level. Explore how institutions process criminals through the correctional system, and learn to ensure due process. Be a practitioner and a scholar with advanced courses and seminars in the arena of corrections and law enforcement. Earn expertise in cutting-edge theories of criminal behavior, and find real-world solutions. Distinguish between crimes and locate them within social and economic contexts. Discover proven methods to rehabilitate people, empowering them to return as productive members of society.
Master of Arts in Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies Specialization
Become a specialist in the psychology of criminal behavior, and thus contribute to a safer, more secure world. Take your education to the next level by following an advanced track of courses and seminars in correctional philosophy, law enforcement, victimology, juvenile delinquency, and modern theories of crime. Study our nation's legal system and the origins of law. Apply the principles of psychology to analyze and assess complex law enforcement strategies. The Master's curriculum arms you for a number of exciting career opportunities, including management positions where you assess correctional organizations' performance, and professional jobs in law enforcement, the courts, and corrections.
Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Portland State has consistently ranked in U.S. News and World Report's “America's Best Colleges” and Princeton Review's “Best Colleges in the West”. The Criminology and Criminal Justice degree provides you with a rich base of knowledge about victims, crime, criminals, and the criminal justice system. Portland State University's B.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice is designed for current or future criminal justice professionals seeking the flexibility of an online bachelor degree. The online format of this program offers the same quality curriculum and learning experience as its campus-based counterpart. Students participate in dynamic courses that involve multimedia presentations, readings, discussion sessions, and other novel online assignments that promote community engagement. All of this happens in the context of an unprecedented level of support from instructors, academic advisors, and teaching assistants. Portland State University can prepare you for a rewarding Criminology and Criminal Justice career path. This degree is geared to provide you with the knowledge to succeed, whether you are looking to pursue a career in law enforcement, criminal justice or investigation. Your chances for career advancement, leadership opportunities and increased financial compensation can be enhanced by earning a bachelor's degree. Complete Your Bachelor's Degree In A Little Over A Year!