Criminal Justice (BS) | Crime and Intelligence Analysis Concentration

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree provides a practice-based approach to learning through an overview of law enforcement, corrections, the court system and private security in the United States. Crime and other threats affect the stability of both local communities and the nation’s security. Members of the criminal justice system and certain related emergency management sectors work to identify and eliminate these threats.

About Criminal Justice

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program have many career opportunities. These career paths may lead students to positions within or related law enforcement, the courts, corrections (including community corrections such as probation and parole), emergency management and private security, one of the fastest growing sectors in criminal justice. Criminal justice positions generally are located within federal, state and local government agencies but can also be found in the military and private corporations inside the United States and beyond.

Graduates of the B.S. degree program in Criminal Justice (with the Crime & Intelligence Analysis concentration) are positioned to compete for employment in federal, state, local and military law enforcement agencies, and private companies. Graduates are also positioned to compete for employment in transportation security organizations, emergency management agencies, banks, or financial institutions and public health departments. This is only a partial list of common employment opportunities.

Applicants for employment in criminal justice must be capable of completing an employment process which may include the following:

• Criminal History Check

• Drug Screening

• Psychological Screening/ Mental Health History

• Driving Record

• Polygraph Examination

• Security Clearance

• Physical Agility

• Physical Health Evaluation

• Military Disciplinary History

• Domestic Violence Investigations

• Credit History

• Social Networking Background Investigation

• Background Investigation

• Panel Interviews

• Behavioral Assessment

• Possession of a Valid Driver's License

• Compliance with policies regarding body art/ tattoos and piercings

• Tobacco Free Agreement

• Educational History

Recommended Certifications

Certifications are not required for completion of this program but are encouraged. ECPI University provides vouchers allowing students to take certification exams at a greatly reduced cost. See the Campus Program Director for a discussion on certifications offered at that Campus.

Externships are opportunities for students to gain mentored, practical experience in a “real world” job setting. Students in the College of Criminal Justice are not required to complete an externship as part of their programs of study. Each student who wishes to complete an externship will be assisted by Career Services in finding a suitable externship opportunity.