Evening & Weekend Accelerated Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree

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The growing emphasis on homeland security in the United States has created an increased demand for criminal justice professionals. In fact, in the next few years, jobs in the criminal justice field are expected to increase by more than 20 percent.

Post University graduates from our criminal justice program understand the way in which the criminal justice and juvenile justice system operates, the legal framework within which the justice system operates, and the concepts of ethics and professionalism required in criminal justice. Students study criminal procedure, law enforcement, juvenile justice, security, etc. to gain the knowledge and skills required of professionals in law enforcement, security, and justice and corrections administration.

Graduates of the Post University criminal justice degree program are prepared to enter into careers as federal agents, state troopers, police officers, probation and parole officers, corporate security, correctional counselors, officers, and professional staff.

With Post University Evening & Weekend Programs, you can earn your Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree with no interruptions in your current career.

You will study in highly interactive, small classes in 8-week accelerated modules. Our faculty will actively engage you in a high quality and relevant curriculum that prepares you to enter a rewarding career in criminal justice.

ACCELERATED CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM FAST FACTS
     
STUDENTS IN THIS ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAM
573  
     
OCCUPATIONS
This degree will prepare you for careers including, but not limited to, the ones listed below.
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives
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Managers, All Other
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9199.00
 
Correctional Officers and Jailers
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3012.00
 
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3021.00
 
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3051.00
     
2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS
19
 
2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS IN NORMAL TIME
79%*
*ADP students who do not transfer in any credits and take one course each module will complete this program in 7 years.
     
AVERAGE PROGRAM COMPLETION TIME
24 Months    
     
AVERAGE NUMBER OF TRANSFERRED CREDITS
65    
     
JOB PLACEMENT
93% of program graduates are employed
     
 
ACCREDITATION
Post University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Post University's Business School also is a candidate for Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
 
TUITION & FEES 2012-2013
Program Cost: $63,000*
Approximate Program Text Book Cost: $5,000*

*This is the tuition cost using current tuition rates for the entire 120-credit degree program. Program costs will vary depending on transfer credits and financial aid amounts.
   
UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID
70% of ADP undergraduate students receive some form of Financial Aid
   
MEDIAN LOAN DEBT
Number of Borrowers: 241
Federal Private Loans Institutional Loans
(Amount Borrowed) (Amount Borrowed) (Amount
Owed)
$9,454 $180 $1,949
   
ADP PERSISTENCE RATES
The percentage of students who took a class in one MOD and then took a class in the next MOD in the 2009-2010 academic year was 84% among undergraduate students and 95% among graduate students.
 
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
16 students  
   
UNIVERSITY FACULTY
Full-time: 35  
Part-time: 298
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