National Louis University’s Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, with majors in Criminal Justice Administration or Forensic Social Justice, prepares students to work in fields addressing the effects of criminality on individuals, communities, and society. The degree equips graduates to serve in the law enforcement, courts, or corrections systems, or to work in related private industries. Consider getting your Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice degree at NLU if you: * Want to make a positive difference through public service * Are intrigued by the root causes of criminal behavior and its role in society * Want to learn from faculty practitioners in law enforcement, courts, corrections, and the security industry * Value a degree combining psychology, sociology, public policy, and organizational management that will give you the broadest set of professional opportunities * Want to major in Criminal Justice Administration (managing organizations) or Forensic Social Justice (the psychology of criminality and its applications) * Want the flexibility of completing your degree online or on campus Why NLU for Criminal Justice For more than a century National Louis University has specialized in education and the social and behavioral science disciplines that underlay the practice of criminal justice. Our new criminal justice degree curriculum was developed in consultation with leaders in the law enforcement, security, and corrections fields so that graduates will be prepared to address the expectations of hiring managers today. Directed by a former homicide detective who became an educator as a second career, NLU’s criminal justice degree program will include guest lectures, class trips, and case studies engaging you with the newest developments in the field. Special topics will include terrorism response, homeland security, criminal investigation, transportation security, and forensics. You will be guided to pursue special certifications and training to enhance your professional preparation.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs appropriate to those with criminal justice degrees, such as police officers and detectives, are expected to grow nearly 10% between 2008 and 2018, while probation officer and correctional treatment specialist jobs are expected to grow 19%, during the same time frame. Criminal justice degree graduates can be found in a number of roles, including: * Police officers * Forensic scientists * Security specialists in business settings * Juvenile justice caseworkers * Paralegals * Correctional officers * Probation officers * Private investigators