The BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation with Foundation Year is a 4-year degree aimed at students who wish to pursue a career in policing or in the wider criminal investigative and security sector. The first year is a Foundation year, which focuses on developing an understanding of the legal sector and the key skills required to undertake the BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation degree. The subsequent three years then follow the 3 year BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation course. Moving forward, following a Government decision, from 2020, aspiring police officers in England and Wales must undergo more in-depth training and have a degree-level qualification. ULaw is currently in the process of developing a pre-join Degree for which accreditation will be sought from the College of Policing. This may lead to changes to the current programme. ... [-]

Our students would recommend us! In the latest National Student Survey, 94% of our recent BSc (Hons) Psychology students would recommend studying at NTU. (National Student Survey 2017).

Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree explores the secrets of what makes us human, what it means to be alive and why we behave in the ways we do.

This course covers all the core areas of Psychology stipulated by the British Psychological Society (BPS) curriculum. You'll explore the human being, the workings of the brain, the processes and mechanisms of human thinking, feeling and behavior and how psychologists, psychological research, and therapy can make a tangible and positive difference to people's lives and society.... [-]

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology online degree completion program is designed to help meet the ever-increasing demand for qualified and highly skilled professionals in the field of law enforcement and other related fields. The curriculum introduces students to the study of criminal behavior, criminal justice systems, social justice and law from a multidisciplinary, liberal-arts perspective. Students seeking a degree in criminal justice and criminology will study the complexities of and relationships among the legal, social, political, historical and psychological influences affecting crime, criminals, and law processes. The curriculum is designed to develop critical thinking skills and to prepare students for leadership roles in such fields as law enforcement, court administration, corrections, juvenile justice, probation, and parole.... [-]

The Criminal Justice major is an interdisciplinary social science curriculum that is focused on the development of practical skills and knowledge for professional careers in the justice field. Students’ studies focus on law enforcement, corrections, courts, juvenile justice, criminology, victimology, and research methods to study crime, criminal and abnormal behavior, and society’s response to these dynamics. Criminal Justice majors are encouraged to take Spanish in their general studies program.

Earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice will provide you with the knowledge and skills to excel in your chosen career field. Our learning outcomes include the ability to:

The BSCJ requires the successful completion of a total of 120 credit hours of study, 60 of which are at the upper level (junior and senior years). Students must have completed a minimum of 60-semester credit hours of college-level studies at the lower level (freshman and sophomore years).

A student must complete at least 30 credit hours in General Education of which six must be in Psychology and/or Sociology. A student must also complete 30 credit hours of Criminal Justice core courses. The remaining credit hours consist of major course (if applicable) and/or elective courses.

The BSCJ program includes an optional homeland security major which focuses on the main topics essential to homeland security professionals. Students desiring this major must specifically apply for this major when enrolling and take the five additional courses listed below.... [-]

The Forensic Science Program presents an interdisciplinary program of studies that aims to develop in students the knowledge and fundamental skills necessary for the application of scientific methods used to contribute to the discovery of the causes, method and circumstances of violent deaths and other crimes.

The Program emphasizes the treatment of evidence and is characterized by its combination of knowledge in the natural sciences, forensic sciences and criminology.

The Forensic Science Institute (FSI) is a comprehensive training and research organization for students, professionals, and first responders in all aspects of evidence collection, preservation, analysis, reporting, and testimony. The Institute has become a leading provider of forensic science education at the undergraduate and graduate level through a robust, interdisciplinary program. For more information regarding the BSc in Forensic Science - Digital Forensics, please click here.

To complete the program, you have to complete another major in addition to 30-39 hours in the Forensic Science undergraduate program. You can either double major or if you already have a Bachelor's degree, you can earn a second degree by completing the 30-39 hours in our program. Degree Sheet... [-]

The Bachelor of Science in Criminology is an interdisciplinary study of crime and the criminal justice system. It is the broad investigation of the roles that sociological and psychological factors play in determining how a society defines crime, contributes to or deters criminal behavior, and responds to victims and offenders. Criminologists have a wide variety of career paths from which to choose. Those interested in working within the criminal justice system may pursue a number of government jobs, including careers within law enforcement, courts, or corrections.

Students may also be interested in positions addressing social reform and involvement in programs improving social conditions related to crime. Those focusing on the psychological underpinnings of criminal behavior may pursue positions involved in victim advocacy, prevention programs for youth, or rehabilitation programs for offenders.... [-]

According to the industry trade publication Accounting Today, nearly 40 percent of the top 100 accounting firms in the U.S. are now expanding their forensics-related services. More than 75 percent of Fortune 500 companies employ Certified Fraud Examiners.

The Bachelor of Science in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination at ERAU's Prescott Campus rewards inquisitive problem solvers looking for a career in accounting with a specialization in forensics. Graduates of the degree program will be prepared to identify and prevent fraud in public, private, and government sectors.

ERAU-Prescott is one of the only schools in the nation to offer this degree at the Bachelor level, on campus. Designed to meet the requirements of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, this program is created so that students can sit for the CPA exam and become certified after completing the additional 30 hours of education requirement. The program, which is an educational partner with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, is also designed to meet the requirements of the federal government (24 semester hours in accounting and a CFE certification) so that students can be immediately hired by the FBI, CIA, or many other government agencies. This degree program covers the following four major sections of the professional certification offered through the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners:... [-]

Our course has an applied focus, with opportunities to work with the police and to investigate. You'll engage with the everyday experiences of dealing with crime: the impacts on the victim, the implications for society, forensic investigation, policing in the community, the workings of the criminal justice system, and approaches to preventing and deterring criminal behavior. Explore the causes and implications of different types of crime, including environmental crime, homicide, terrorism, organized crime, domestic violence and crimes against humanity.

You’ll investigate mock crime scenes, collecting and analyzing evidence and discovering how it is presented in court. You will have access to a forensic interviewing suite and virtual reality equipment to study issues such as the reliability of eye-witness testimony. Our lecturers include a leading expert who advises the police on domestic violence and homicide and makes regular media appearance including BBC One’s Panorama.... [-]

Gain hands-on experience in the latest forensic technologies and methods as you earn your BS in Forensic Science.

Forensic Science is an interdisciplinary program built on foundations of biology, chemistry, criminal justice, psychology and legal studies. Students who major in Forensic Science learn how to collect, analyze and record evidence, as well as present their findings during legal proceedings.

First and foremost, forensic science and family-related careers are rooted strongly in the sciences and the laboratory. Most likely, you will find yourself working with a team that includes crime scene investigators, police, coroners, and other professionals. Your role is to reconstruct the incident and provide evidence and information that has gone through the rigors of the scientific process.... [-]

Help make the world a safer place with our B.S. in Criminal Justice.

To deal justly and effectively with problems and issues of crime, delinquency, law and social control, the criminal justice system needs college-educated individuals in a wide variety of fields who are able to think analytically and act compassionately. The B.S. in Criminal Justice offers two different concentrations of study:

Social Science Concentration

This concentration is for undergraduates who seek an interdisciplinary liberal arts program combined with a degree in criminal justice. Offered through the Department of Sociology, this program of study combines basic liberal arts courses in sociology, anthropology, political science and psychology, with specialized courses in criminal justice theory and practice, forensics, juvenile delinquency and law and social inequality. Courses are selected from across the University including: the Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, the School of Social Work and the Departments of Anthropology, Political Science and Sociology, all within the College of Arts and Sciences.... [-]

The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies degree program prepares students for entry-level positions in the fields of law, government, civil service, public advocacy, and business compliance. The program also provides students with the foundation required to pursue graduate studies in Law.

Throughout the Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies degree program, students explore and understand how various government models, business practices, economic forces, societal beliefs, and values determine the process of how laws are initiated, accepted, and applied.

Students will gain practical knowledge related to the ethical and constitutional foundations of law while they develop strong organizational, research, and writing skills.... [-]

This bachelor's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice will provide students with the opportunity to engage in diverse coursework to increase knowledge and analytical skills appropriate for a variety of career paths. These career paths include work in an area of the public justice system, such as police, courts, corrections, regulatory agencies, and environmental protection, or in community-based programs related to crime prevention, rehabilitation, and victim assistance, as well as pursuit of further education in graduate or law school.

In addition to a minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice, the Department offers a minor in Law, Rights and Justice for those interested in pre-law.... [-]