Strayer University Bachelor's Degrees 52 courses 180 total credits
Strayer University’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice prepares students to examine the criminal justice system, public safety operations, investigations, ethical decision making, and the societal factors that influence crime and justice. The program provides foundational knowledge in policing, courts, corrections, community engagement, and justice related policy while helping students build communication, analytical, and problem solving skills relevant to public service and protective service environments. Designed for working adults, the curriculum explores both traditional and emerging challenges within criminal justice systems, including investigations, technology related crime, forensic concepts, community safety, and data informed decision making. Students develop practical knowledge that may support career pathways across law enforcement, corrections, investigations, security, fraud prevention, community services, and related justice focused fields. Students may have the opportunity to earn micro-credentials on the way to completing their degree.
| Major | 67.5 credits |
| General Education Core | 67.5 credits |
| Concentration | 18 credits |
| Electives | 27 credits |
| Total Credits | 180 credits |
Major
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 300 or CIS 324 | Public Relations or Ethics in IT | 4.5 |
| CRJ 100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 4.5 |
| CRJ 105 | Crime and Criminal Behavior | 4.5 |
| CRJ 150 | Criminal Justice Report Writing | 4.5 |
| CRJ 180 | Juvenile Delinquency and Justice | 4.5 |
| CRJ 220 | Ethics and Leadership in Criminal Justice | 4.5 |
| CRJ 317 | Criminal Justice Technology | 4.5 |
| CRJ 320 | Criminal Investigation | 4.5 |
| CRJ 325 | Criminal Procedure | 4.5 |
| CRJ 499 | Undergraduate Capstone in Criminal Justice | 4.5 |
| LEG 320 | Criminal Law | 4.5 |
| LEG 420 | U.S. Courts | 4.5 |
| SOC 205 | Society, Law and Government | 4.5 |
| SOC 210 | Social Intelligence | 4.5 |
| SOC 400 | Sociology of Class, Gender, Ethnicity, and Race | 4.5 |
| Total Major | 67.5 credits | |
General Education Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 101 | Navigating a Digital World | 4.5 |
| COM 100 | Communication at Work | 4.5 |
| COM 200 | Communication: The Key to Working Together | 4.5 |
| ECO 110 | Taking Charge of Your Economic Future | 4.5 |
| ENG 116 | Discover the Writer in You | 4.5 |
| ENG 201 | The Power of Persuasion | 4.5 |
| MAT 110 | Using Math to Inform Your World | 4.5 |
| MAT 210 | Data-Driven Decisions | 4.5 |
| HIS 110 | U.S. History: Learn from the Past, Prepare for the Future | 4.5 |
| HUM 201 | Exploring Cultures: Adapting in a Global World | 4.5 |
| PHI 201 | Thinking it Through | 4.5 |
| PSY 101 | Smarter Decisions through Psychology | 4.5 |
| SCI 201 | Unlocking the Secrets of Science and Innovation | 4.5 |
| SOC 101 | The Story of Us: Embracing Society and Collaboration | 4.5 |
| WRK 100 | Preparing for the Future of Work | 4.5 |
| Total General Education Core | 67.5 credits | |
Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Justice Concentration
The Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Justice concentration** integrates cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence into the field of criminal justice. Students will gain a deep understanding of AI, its history, applications across the criminal justice system, and ethical considerations. This concentration equips graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the intersection of AI and criminal justice, making them well- prepared for the evolving landscape of law enforcement, crime prevention and many other criminal justice applications.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 211 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 4.5 |
| CIS 214 | Introduction to Prompt Engineering | 4.5 |
| CIS 365 | Advanced Artificial Intelligence Applications | 4.5 |
| CRJ 315 | Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Justice | 4.5 |
Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Concentration
The Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Concentration is designed to provide opportunities for students to explore computer networking, security and forensics technologies. Students will learn how to gather evidence to identify, track and prosecute cybercriminals, as well as focusing on networking protocols, topologies, hardware and operating systems.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 170 | Information Technology in Criminal Justice | 4.5 |
| CIS 175 | Introduction to Networking | 4.5 |
| CIS 333 | Networking Security Fundamentals | 4.5 |
| SEC 340 | Computer Forensic Technology | 4.5 |
Crime and Criminal Behavior Concentration
The Crime and Criminal Behavior Concentration is designed to provide students opportunities to explore the logical structure of criminology theories. Students are introduced to the application of major theories, concepts of crime, criminal justice, and criminology as well as how criminology theories are used to formulate crime prevention programs and to provide a better understanding of criminal and delinquent behavior.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 310 or CRJ 400 | Law Enforcement Operations and Management or Crime Prevention Strategies | 4.5 |
| CRJ 322 | The Criminal Mind | 4.5 |
| CRJ 331 | Forensic Psychology | 4.5 |
| CRJ 435 | Drugs, Gangs and Organized Crime | 4.5 |
Criminal Justice Administration Concentration
The Criminal Justice Administration Concentration is designed to provide opportunities for students to understand how criminal agencies operate. This concentration focuses on the leadership and operations of the intricate workings of the United States criminal justice system.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 310 or CRJ 400 | Law Enforcement Operations and Management or Crime Prevention Strategies | 4.5 |
| CRJ 330 | Comparative Criminal Justice | 4.5 |
| CRJ 410 | Corrections | 4.5 |
| CRJ 430 | Advanced Law Enforcement | 4.5 |
National Security, Emergency Response and Crisis Leadership Concentration
The National Security, Emergency Response and Crisis Leadership Concentration is designed to provide opportunities for students to explore the operationally oriented field of emergency response management, including strategic responses to national security threats like terrorism, natural disasters, and global security issues.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 420 | Emergency Management Procedures | 4.5 |
| CRJ 440 | Terrorism and Antiterrorism | 4.5 |
| SEC 310 | Homeland Security Organization and Administration | 4.5 |
| SEC 315 | Security Assessment and Solutions | 4.5 |
Probation and Parole Concentration
The Probation and Parole Concentration** is designed to provide opportunities for students to examine corrections, probation and parole in both concepts and procedures. This concentration focuses on the continuum of services provided in the criminal justice system that manages and supervises criminal and delinquent offenders.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 322 | The Criminal Mind | 4.5 |
| CRJ 331 | Forensic Psychology | 4.5 |
| CRJ 410 | Corrections | 4.5 |
| CRJ 415 | Community Corrections | 4.5 |
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