Career Outlook

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment in criminal justice will continue to grow by as much as XX% through 2022.

Continued interest for public safety will lead to new openings for law enforcement; however, jobs may be competitive depending on location, so having a bachelor’s degree will make you all the more valuable in the field of criminal justice. Some of the jobs that individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice will qualify for are:

• Probation Officer
• Forensic Science Technician
• Police Officer
• Correctional Officer
• Private Detective
• Fish and Game Warden
• Security Guard
• State Trooper
• Crime Scene Investigator
• Computer Forensics Specialist
• Fraud Investigator
• US Postal Inspector
• Immigration and Customs Enforcement
• Among many others.

 

Curriculum

This degree program provides students with in-depth knowledge of the three key areas of the criminal justice system; the police, the courts, and corrections. Over 40% of our graduates continue on to pursue a master degree, which you will be well prepared for after completing this program.

To find the curriculum for this degree please view this degree plan.

_{NOTE: Transfer students must have completed a college-level English and a college-level Mathematics course, designed to fulfill general education requirements, with a grade of "C" or higher in both.}

 

Tuition

ULM Online is making it easier to calculate your education costs. The rate for students enrolled in an undergrad online degree program is $400.00 per credit hour. The rate for students enrolled in a graduate online degree program is $500.00 per credit hour. This rate includes mandated fees and tuition. No other university fees will be billed with the exception of course and professional program fees where appropriate.

 

Job Skills

An Understanding of Ethical Standards, Professional Writing Skills, Analytical Thinking Skills, The Ability to form strong interpersonal relationships, Professional and Personal Communication Skills, Microsoft Office Computer Skills, Project Management Skills, Research Skills, Technology Skills, Social Perceptiveness Skills, Critical Thinking, Investigative Skills