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.
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/25-1111.00
 
Police Patrol Officers
http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/33-3051.01
 
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers
http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/43-5031.00
 
Police Detectives
http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/33-3021.01
 
Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/33-3021.03
     
Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs
http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/33-3051.03
     
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/33-1012.00
     
Intelligence Analysts
http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/33-3021.06
     
Private Detectives and Investigators
http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/33-9021.00
     
Transit and Railroad Police
http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/33-3052.00
     
Police Identification and Records Officers
http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/33-3021.02
     
Bailiffs
http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/33-3011.00
     
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/21-1092.00
     
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/29-9011.00
     
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/33-3051.00
     
Security Managers
http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/11-9199.07
     
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/33-1011.00
     
Retail Loss Prevention Specialists
http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/33-9099.02
     
 
ACCREDITATION
Post University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business at Post University is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
 
DEGREE PROGRAM COST*
Degree Program Tuition* $63,000
Room and Board N/A
Approximate Program Text Book Cost $6,000

*This is the cost of the entire degree program using current tuition rates. Actual program cost will vary depending on the amount of financial aid provided and whether or not students transfer in any credits.
   
UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID
70% of ADP undergraduate students receive some form of Financial Aid
   
2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS
26
 
2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS IN NORMAL TIME
100%
     
NORMAL PROGRAM COMPLETION TIME
7 years*
*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
23 Months    
     
AVERAGE NUMBER OF TRANSFERRED CREDITS
60    
   
JOB PLACEMENT
87% of program graduates are employed
   
MEDIAN LOAN DEBT
Number of Borrowers: 14
Median Federal: $4,228
Median Private Loans: $0
Median Institutional Loans: $9,250
Median Cumulative Debt: $4,228
   
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
14 students  
   
UNIVERSITY FACULTY
Full-time: 38  
Part-time: 319
To learn more about our faculty, click here.