Program Details

Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Science

Peirce College

The Peirce College Criminal Justice associate and bachelor's degree programs approach the study of Criminal Justice from both a practical and theoretical perspective. Appreciating that the field of Criminal Justice is constantly evolving, students will engage in a full range of courses that lay the basic foundation of knowledge required to work in the field of criminal justice while offering a variety of courses designed to cater to students' individual interests within the field. Students will work directly with faculty members who are practitioners in the criminal justice field, preparing them to deal with real life examples of issues that arise in the field of criminal justice and learning the critical thinking and effective communication skills necessary to negotiate those issues successfully.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to: Communicate effectively in the criminal justice profession, be proficient in the methods for conducting, analyzing, and utilizing criminal justice research, effectively use of technology employed in the criminal justice system, identify and respond professionally to ethical issues in the criminal justice field, critically think when navigating issues in the criminal justice system, and have substantive knowledge and practical skills to succeed in the criminal justice field. An awareness of the ways in which the criminal justice system continues to change and the role of criminal justice professionals in implementing change

Program Credit Requirements

Program Overview & Guidance

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Delivery Mode

In-Person

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Delivery Mode

Hybrid

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Peirce College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning	Yes. Students can earn credit for college-level knowledge acquired outside the classroom, including professional and military training, credit-by-exam, professional certifications and licenses, as well as college courses.
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Peirce College

College Level Information

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Number of Transfer Students

268

Percent of Accepted Transfer Students

100% of transfer students werre accepted as we are an open admission school.

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Peirce College understands the needs of adults better than any other college or university in Philadelphia. Our advisors, counselors and faculty take the time to know you and understand your unique needs and goals so we can help you finish your degree, advance your career and transform your life.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
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Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
11-9199.11	Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.	Management Occupations
11-9199.02	Compliance Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.	Management Occupations
25-1111.00	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
33-1012.00	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.	Protective Service Occupations
11-9199.08	Loss Prevention Managers	Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.	Management Occupations
11-9199.00	Managers, All Other	All managers not listed separately.	Management Occupations
11-9199.01	Regulatory Affairs Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.	Management Occupations
11-9199.10	Wind Energy Development Managers	Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.	Management Occupations
11-9199.09	Wind Energy Operations Managers	Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.	Management Occupations