<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Strayer University's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Criminal Justice Administration program is online and campus-based. Major courses give you the opportunity to learn about crime, criminal behavior, U.S. courts, juvenile delinquency, and criminal law. Through concentration courses, you have the chance to learn about law enforcement operations and management, criminal investigations, corrections, and comparative criminal justice. This program includes a senior seminar in criminal justice. You also take courses in business, English, math, psychology, humanities, science, and sociology. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You should be interested in the legal field and helping protect others before enrolling in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Criminal Justice Administration program at Strayer University. Applicants to Strayer University's programs should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>Strayer University's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Criminal Justice Administration program consists of 180 credits: 27 core units, 27 major units, 27 concentration units, 54 general studies units, and 45 elective units. An academic advisor will consult with you to selective elective courses. </p> <p><u>Criminal Justice with a concentration in Criminal Justice Administration Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 1</th><th>Core Component</th></tr> <tr><td>BUS 100 </td><td> Introduction to Business</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 105 </td><td> Introduction to Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 100 </td><td> Introduction to Criminal Justice</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 115 </td><td> English Composition</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 105 </td><td> Introduction to College Mathematics</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 110 </td><td> Social Psychology</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 2</th><th>Major Component</th></tr> <tr><td>CIS 170 </td><td> Information Technology in Criminal Justice</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 105 </td><td> Crime and Criminal Behavior</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 180 </td><td> Juvenile Delinquency and Justice</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 220 </td><td> Ethics and Leadership in Criminal Justice</td></tr> <tr><td>LEG 320 </td><td> Criminal Law</td></tr> <tr><td>SOC 205 </td><td> Society, Law, and Government</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 2</th><th>Concentration Component</th></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 310 </td><td> Law Enforcement Operations and Management</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 320 </td><td> Criminal Investigation</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 330 </td><td> Comparative Criminal Justice</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 410 </td><td> Corrections</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 499 </td><td> Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice</td></tr> <tr><td>LEG 420 </td><td> U.S. Courts</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 3</th><th>General Studies Component</th></tr> <tr><td>ENG 215 </td><td> Research and Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 240 </td><td> Communication for Business and the Professions</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 100 </td><td> Introduction to Art, Music, and Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 101 </td><td> The Origins of Western Culture</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 200 </td><td> Logic</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 400 </td><td> Religion and Philosophy</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 300 </td><td> Statistics</td></tr> <tr><td>POL 300 <br /> <br /> ECO 405</td><td>Contemporary International Problems <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Economic Problems and Issues</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 100 <br /> <br /> PSY 105</td><td>The Individual and Society <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Introduction to Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>SCI 110 <br /> <br /> SCI 115</td><td>Introduction to Physical Science <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Introduction to Biology</td></tr> <tr><td>SOC 100 </td><td> Introduction to Sociology</td></tr> <tr><td>SOC 300 </td><td> Sociology of Developing Countries</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 4</th><th>Elective Component</th></tr> <tr><td> </td><td> Electives are selected in consultation with an academic advisor</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Once you complete Strayer University's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Criminal Justice Administration program, you could be able to pursue criminal justice positions in the public or private sectors. You also might be able to work in the security industry. You could be responsible for protecting individuals or property. </p> <p>Positions that you might be able to pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Criminal analyst </li><li>Criminologist </li><li>Detective </li><li>Legal administrator </li><li>Paralegal </li><li>Police officer </li><li>Probation officer </li><li>Security guard </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>You could also be interested in continuing your studies and pursuing a master's degree in business administration or public administration at Strayer University. This might give you the opportunity to increase your leadership skills and prepare for management positions. </p> <p>Master's degree options at Strayer University include: </p> <ul><li>Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Management </li><li>Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Public Administration </li><li>Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Professional Studies </li><li>Master of Public Administration</li></ul>