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Criminal Justice: Major in Investigations (B)

Degree level: Bachelor's

investigations_degreeHave a positive impact on your community with a degree in criminal justice investigations. A Westwood criminal justice: major in investigations bachelor's degree will prepare you with knowledge about a variety of investigative areas, including local and federal law enforcement, security and business loss prevention. Through hands-on coursework and preparation, you'll acquire the skills necessary to launch your career in criminal justice. You'll learn practical skills through interactive classes taught by industry professionals.

Busy schedule? Consider earning a criminal justice: major in investigations online degree from Westwood College, and you'll be able to set your own schedule.

Program features include:

  • an in-depth review of investigation-related issues, including crime scene investigation, criminal investigations, and digital and white collar crime
  • writing and communications courses to enhance reporting skills needed to succeed in criminal justice professions
  • investigative techniques that can be applied to a wide variety of career choices in the criminal justice field
  • a capstone course to demonstrate criminal justice skills and critical thinking to potential employers
 

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE: MAJOR IN INVESTIGATIONS COURSE INFORMATION

A criminal justice: major in investigations bachelor's degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:

  • Introduction to Policing
  • Criminology
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Crime Scene Investigation and Criminalistics
  • Digital and White Collar Crime
  • Criminal Procedures and the Courts

COURSE BREAKDOWN

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Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Compare and contrast the various components of the criminal justice system
  • Analyze information and develop solutions to challenges within the criminal justice system
  • Explore the impact of contemporary societal issues on the criminal justice system
  • Compare the legal, social, and political parameters within the criminal justice field
  • Demonstrate the use of investigative principles and techniques
  • Prepare reports and information to document an investigation
     

LOCATIONS OFFERING THE BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAM IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE: MAJOR IN INVESTIGATIONS.*

Online
Online Campus

California
Anaheim - Anaheim, CA 
Inland Empire - Upland, CA
Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
South Bay - Torrance, CA

Colorado
Denver North - Denver, CO
Denver South - Denver, CO

Georgia
Atlanta Midtown - Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Northlake - Atlanta, GA

Virginia
Annandale - Annandale, VA
Arlington Ballston - Arlington, VA

*Not all programs are offered every term.  Check with the campus of interest for current program offerings.

 

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Did You Know?

Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months or a bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

 

WHERE COULD YOUR CRIMINAL JUSTICE: MAJOR IN INVESTIGATIONS BACHELOR’S DEGREE TAKE YOU?

Our criminal justice: major in investigations program provides the educational background and hands-on experience necessary to successfully begin a career in criminal justice. Take a look at a few of the career fields that may  be available to graduates of this program:*

    Corrections 

    Criminal investigations

    Digital and white collar crime

    Security

*Graduates without experience in the field will likely start in entry-level positions. Position titles and responsibilities may vary by hiring company.

 

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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
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Did You Know?

Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months or a bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

 

Criminal Justice: Major in Investigations Occupation Disclosures

The Department of Education does not currently list occupations as potential careers for graduates of this program:*

*The job code data was pulled from IPEDS CIP-SOC crosswalk as of 3/5/2011. 

 

General Program Disclosures

To learn more about on-time graduation and placement rates, median loan debt, and tuition and fees, please select this document and access the index page to locate the information for your campus of interest.

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