Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

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Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice are able to:

• Obtain general knowledge about the criminal justice system, including familiarity with the criminal law, criminal procedure, victimization, the adjudication process, corrections options, police-community relations, evidence, ethics and theory.
• Recognize the importance of federal and state statutory law, case law, and constitutional law as it constrains the police, the courts, and corrections.
• Attain the skills necessary to communicate effectively in writing, solving complex problems demonstrating they can see problems from multiple perspectives and still support their final conclusions with persuasive arguments.
• Become familiar with the main principles of the United States Constitution. They will learn to apply Constitutional principles relating to individual rights and due process to actual criminal justice problems.
• Interpret, and evaluate information in a variety of forms while critiquing a crime scene scenario.
• Approach complex problems from a diverse perspective while considering alternative solutions when critiquing a crime scene scenario.
• Demonstrate the relationship between crime and the various correlating components as: race, gender, age, social class, and social institutions.

• Complete an admissions interview conducted in person or via online methods.
• Sign and submit an attestation of high school (or equivalent) completion.
• Equivalencies include a GED Certificate. Home schooled students must present a diploma that meets the requirements of the state in which it was issued. (Students with non-US credentials please see International Student Admissions Requirements below).
• Submit a completed application
• Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended to be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration, University of the Potomac.
• Submit grade reports or scores from any recognized college equivalency examinations (e.g., CLEP, DANTES, and Advanced Placement).
• Submit certificates from any corporate education training or professional development programs. (Note: An ACE evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for corporate educational training.)
• Submit military training documents. (Note: An ACE military evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for military training.)