Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice With a Concentration in Management and Leadership

Focus your criminal justice education in management and leadership

Program length: 32 months
100% online classes you can take right at home
Transfer up to 90 approved credits
Rolling admissions: start your degree when it’s right for you
Qualified students can earn dual credit towards a Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Waived enrollment fee Classes start May 10th

Make your mark in criminal justice

Focusing study in management and leadership as it pertains to criminal justice and public safety will equip you with the skills you need to become an influential difference maker as a thought leader in your field.

Earn a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice concentrating in management and leadership and you will have excellent qualification for supervisory roles in protective service.

Learn online in Herzing’s Everywhere Classroom: on your schedule, at your pace
Dedicated class topics unique to this concentration vs. our general criminal justice degree: introductory business, leadership and organizational behavior, human resources, multicultural issues, supervising and managing, and contemporary issues in criminal justice
Learn from experienced faculty and industry experts who bring their insights and practical knowledge into the virtual classroom

This degree concentration can be a great choice for current law enforcement personnel seeking to advance within their profession and earn a supervisory or managerial role. We exist to help you take the next big step in your career. It IS possible.

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Curriculum

Classes & curriculum details

All classes are delivered online.

Program	Months*	Credits
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice With a Concentration in Management and Leadership	32	120

*Average number of months for students to complete program
Program availability varies by location

Required Courses in Criminal Justice

All courses, 48.00 semester credit hours, are required.

CJ 105 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3.00

This course provides instruction on the components of the American criminal justice system: courts, police, and corrections. Students will utilize critical thinking skills to discern the balance between individual rights and public order as they pertain to the criminal justice process. Students must demonstrate knowledge of the criminal justice system and processes through examinations, assigned papers, and reports. Additionally, students will participate in field and classroom experiences created to explore the various career opportunities within the criminal justice system.

CJ 115 - Criminal Law 3.00

This course covers the key components of criminal law and its enforcement. While the primary focus is substantive criminal law, other topics include an overview of the criminal law process, defenses, and jurisdiction of the courts. The primary emphasis is on substantive criminal law, including its statutory codification. The course will examine crimes against persons, property, and peace and order in detail and analyze the essential elements and burdens of proof required for a conviction.

CJ 120 - Introduction to Criminology 3.00

The course is a theoretical study of crime, its causes, and crime prevention and control. The student will examine the field of criminology and obtain an appreciation for how research models are used to better understand and explain criminal behavior and society's response to it.

CJ 130 - Introduction to Law and Judicial Process 3.00

This course covers the major structures, basic legal concepts, and legal procedures that regulate the criminal court system. The course also examines the roles of key participants and the effect of Appellant and Supreme Court decisions on the criminal law process.

CJ 200 - Introduction to Corrections 3.00

This course covers the basics of corrections, including historical events and social issues which have shaped our current systems. This course also covers functions of corrections today including contemporary prison populations, custodial structure, prisoner rights and legal issues, capital punishment, community corrections programs, and developing issues.

CJ 210 - Law Enforcement Security 3.00

This course provides a comprehensive overview of private security including its increasing role in the criminal justice system and homeland security.

CJ 220 - Ethics in Law Enforcement 3.00

This course covers the basics of public administration and the ethical issues of public service.

CJ 230 - Evidence Forensics 4.00

This course covers the law model and types and current rules of evidence acquisition.

CJ 250 - Juvenile Justice 3.00

This course will bring the student with an interest in public safety and criminal justice into the American juvenile justice system. The student will learn about the laws and procedures that govern the way juveniles are handled by the police and the court, the reasons for them, and how to apply them in the everyday discharge of the law enforcement officer's duty. This course covers the basics of juvenile justice, from entry into the system by way of law enforcement to prosecution, rehabilitation, and corrections.

CJ 300 - Criminalistics 4.00

This course covers the nature of physical evidence with a study of the current technologies available to crime laboratory personnel.

CJ 310 - Criminal Investigation 4.00

This course is an introduction to criminal investigation and the investigative process. Current issues in criminal investigations will be studied along with true case studies.

CJ 320 - Civil Liability in Public Safety 3.00

This course provides a study of all aspects of civil liability in the performance of public safety functions. It examines sources of civil liability exposure for public safety officers and their agencies. The course examines tort theory, vicarious liabilities, immunities, and damages as they apply to public safety entities and their personnel. The course will also examine similarities and differences between state and federal forums.

CJ 400 - Criminal Psychology 3.00

The psychology of crime is a subdivision of the general field of forensic psychology. This course introduces and explores the concept of criminal behavior using an interdisciplinary approach with a primary focus on the psychological perspective. This study will include human nature theories as well as psychological criminology and criminal profiling.

CJ 420 - Narcotics and Drug Abuse 3.00

This course evaluates drug policies, the war on drugs, drug abuse, and the legalization of drugs. This course analyzes and discusses complex ideas relating to drug enforcement within the criminal justice system.

HS 100 - Introduction to Homeland Security 3.00

This course provides a basic overview of homeland security, including the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, the homeland security transformation, homeland security strategies and initiatives, and legal issues related to homeland security.

Required Courses in Supervision and Management

A minimum of 18.00 semester credit hours is required.

BU 106 - Introduction to Business 3.00

This course introduces the environment of American business with an overview of various topics that serve as a foundation for further study of business. Topics include the environments in which businesses operate, the organizational structures of businesses, management functions in an enterprise, and the challenges of managing marketing, operations, information technology, finance, and human resources.

BU 302 - Leadership and Organizational Behavior 3.00

The focus of this course is to introduce students to the basic principles of human behavior that effective managers use when managing individuals and groups in organizations. The overall goal of this course is to develop an understanding of the key issues managers need to master in order to manage the interface between people and organizations. Topics include theories relating to individual differences in abilities and attitudes, attribution, motivation, group dynamics, power and politics, leadership, conflict resolution, organizational culture, and organizational structure and design.

HR 100 - Introduction to Human Resource Management 3.00

Students in this course explore contemporary concepts and techniques essential to managing corporate human resources. Topics include resource planning, staffing, and rewards as well as developing and maintaining positions and people.

CJ 205 - Multicultural Issues in Criminal Justice Management 3.00

This course teaches students about law enforcement's challenge of respecting and acknowledging cultural differences while fulfilling the responsibility of channeling the strengths of this diversity.

CJ 305 - Supervising and Managing Criminal Justice Personnel 3.00

This course is a survey of timely, emerging, and important personnel supervision and management issues inherent to criminal justice organizations. Problem solving, team building, procedures, and policies for common personnel issues will be explored.

CJ 405 - Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice Management and Supervision 3.00

This course is an assessment of problems confronting administrators of criminal justice and law enforcement agencies and recent efforts to enhance the capability of agencies to control criminal activity while guarding individual liberties.

Elective Courses

A minimum of 12.00 semester credit hours of open electives is required. A minimum of 3.00 semester credit hours must be at the 300- to 400 level. Qualified students will have the opportunity to elect to take masters-level courses as a part of the Dual-Credit Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Required Capstone or Internship

4.00 credit hours are required.

CJ 491 - Criminal Justice Capstone Project 4.00

This course allows students to analyze and apply knowledge to a real-life domestic criminal justice event. Students will complete a research paper relating to the event and apply knowledge gained throughout the criminal justice program. Students are required to make a professional presentation of their project highlighting their analysis and findings.

HS 494 - Internship 4.00

This is an elective course in programs that students take in their final semester. The career internship course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in homeland security and its related fields. The outcome of the internship is an informed student fully apprised of the opportunities his/her degree program offers for professional growth. During the internship phase of training, the student will experience various aspects of working in the actual field in which the student has been educated. The internship is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to experience and participate in duties typical of a contemporary workplace setting. Student learning will center on observing experienced personnel as well as participating in actual hands-on procedures under close supervision of trained professionals.

Required Courses in General Education

Students enrolled in this bachelor's degree must complete a minimum of 36.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for specific information about courses within each discipline. 12.00 Semester Credit Hours in Communications 9.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities (must include 3 semester credit hours of cultural diversity) 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Mathematics 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Science 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Social and Behavioral Sciences

Personal and Professional Development Courses

A minimum of 2.00 semester credit hours is required.

PD 121 - Professional Development I 1.00

This course is designed to introduce students to methodologies that will prepare them for academic and professional success. Topics include but are not limited to Canvas support, student support services, e-books, university policies, resumes, self-reflection, time management, goal setting, and strategies for anxiety reduction.

PD 202 - Professional Development II (Semester Credit Hour Course) 1.00

This course provides an opportunity for students to critically examine their skills and develop a plan to further their career and own financial literacy. Topics include research, job searching, developing career documents, refining interview and communication skills, and creating a personal budget.

Dual Credit

Save time and money by earning dual credit

Students enrolled in Herzing University’s Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Management and Leadership bachelor’s degree program can get a head start on earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Qualifying undergraduate students may apply up to 12 credits toward an MBA degree.

HR graduates may choose one of several MBA concentrations, or consider our Dual Concentration option to add additional emphasis to your MBA credential.

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Requirements

Criminal Justice program enrollment prerequisites

Prerequisites to enroll in the Herzing University Criminal Justice bachelor’s degree program in Management and Leadership include:

Completion of a U.S. high school diploma, GED or equivalent
Meet and interview with a Herzing admissions advisor
Complete an enrollment application
Students seeking to enroll in the associate degree program will be required to meet special employment criteria prior to being admitted. For specific requirements please check with the Admissions Office.

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This program provides students with a comprehensive academic knowledge of public safety; including criminology, law enforcement, corrections and the criminal justice system, as well as the skills and techniques for supervision and management. This degree can also provide advancement opportunities for law enforcement personnel requiring a bachelor's degree when applying for or advancing within the profession. (Some states, including but not limited to Minnesota, require additional certification, licensing, and/or training academy completion to be eligible for employment in a law enforcement capacity.)

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