Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science
The criminal justice major at Greenville University is designed for law enforcement professionals who are seeking career advancement through the completion of a bachelor of science degree in their field. This program will provide students the knowledge and skills required to advance into leadership or management rolls within their organization. Unique to Greenville University's program is its emphasis on developing the analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions, values and ethical practices, leading organizations, and the increased role of intelligence in countering domestic and global threats. Graduates may find employment as police officers, correctional officers, and probation or parole officers.
The criminal justice major requires the completion of 36-39 credits. All of the courses in this program are offered in an online format. Students interested in this major should meet with the advisor from the School of Adult Studies. This major leads to a bachelor of science degree.
Criminal Justice Major Requirements
Core Courses
CRJS 405 must be completed for three credits.
Students may substitute PSYC 101 General Psychology for SOCI 101 Principles of Sociology.
Two of the following
Group 1 (General)
Group 2 (Administration)
| CRJS 310 | Advanced Law Enforcement Administration | 3 |
Two of the following
| CRJS 303 | Law Enforcement Intelligence | 3 |
| CRJS 306 | Vice and Narcotics Investigation | 3 |
| CRJS 311 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 |
Typically, residential students will complete courses in Group 1 (General) and online students will complete Group 2 (Administration) courses, but any criminal justice major can choose to complete either group of courses. Students will complete 36 or 39 credits for the major depending on which group of courses selected.