Prepare for a career in public service, public administration, court administration or law with SNHU's Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies - Law & Legal Process. With our concentration in Law & Legal Process, you can take an in-depth look at today's American criminal justice system. You can also enjoy working with our first-rate faculty members who are working professionals in the field. This program provides a more interdisciplinary approach than typical criminal justice programs to offer you a well-rounded justice studies education and a wider scope of practice. Our curriculum includes topics of criminal law, corrections, legal and social science research, and much more. Students may complete the program in the traditional four years or in three years. In addition, students may also pursue a four-plus-one program in which they earn both the Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
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Graduates will find the job outlook in the justice studies industry is healthy. According the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a wide variety of positions in government agencies such as in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Agency and U.S. Marshals Department are expected to see a 13.4 percent growth through 2016. SNHU Justice Studies graduates have a wealth of career opportunities in: Law Business Security Police and Law Enforcement Federal Service Agencies Terrorism Prevention Court Administration Corrections Dispute Resolution Victim Advocacy Military