Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Human Services Concentration

Effective August 2023, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Aurora Campus.

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) with a concentration in Human Services (HS) is a 183-credit-hour program that is offered online and at the Colorado Springs campus. The program consists of 66 credit hours of general education requirements; 56 credit hours devoted to the criminal justice core; and 61 credit hours for the human services concentration.

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Human Services is designed for criminal justice professionals seeking to begin or advance a career in the law enforcement, corrections, or judicial fields with special emphasis on the coursework needed for professional work in chemical dependency counseling and youth services.

*This program does not guarantee licensure; requirements vary by state.

 

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification.  As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

Mission Statement

The mission of the College of Security Studies is to provide engaging instruction and knowledge through public service programs that align with industry relevant standards and cultivate professional competencies, critical-thinking, ethical decision-making, and cultural awareness to promote social justice.

Outcomes

BSCJ Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge and application of criminal justice principles
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the psychological and sociological dimensions of human behavior and crime
3. Identify basic concepts relating to law enforcement, corrections and the courts.
4. Examine and integrate the emerging trends in the criminal justice system
5. Show comprehension of the need for interactions between the community and the criminal justice system that honors inclusion, diversity, and equity

BSCJ-HS Concentration Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate professional communication skills relevant to the HS profession
2. Examine the evolution of the Human Services professional in the criminal justice system
3. Apply knowledge of the core activities and skills of the Human Services professional in the context of the criminal justice system
4. Articulate the knowledge and skills required of the chemical dependency counselor

Degree Requirements

Courses: General Education

CJUS261	Ethics in Criminal Justice	4.5
COMS105	Interpersonal Communications	4.5
	or
COMS203	Speech Communications	4.5
ENGL104	Introductory Written Communication	4.5
ENGL105	Professional Written Communications	4.5
GOVT201	American Government and Public Affairs	4.5
HIST101	Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century	4.5
MATH102	Introduction to College Math	4.5
MATH106	Algebra for Business	4.5
PHIL101	Introduction to Ethics	4.5
PSYC102	Introductory Psychology	4.5
SCI101	Introduction to the Sciences	4.5
SCI103	Science and Technology- Laboratory Course	1.5
SCI201	Environmental Science and Sustainability	4.5
SCI203	Environmental Science and Sustainability - Laboratory Course	1.5
SOCL102	Introductory Sociology	4.5
UNIV104	Academic and Career Success	4.5
	or
HUMNELE	Humanities Elective	4.5
	Total Credit Hours:	66

Courses: Core

CJUS141	Introduction to Criminal Justice	4
CJUS201	Law Enforcement Operations and Report Writing	4
CJUS254	Introduction to Homeland Security	4
CJUS263	American Corrections	4
CJUS280	Victimology	4
CJUS285	Juvenile Delinquency	4
CJUS290	Criminal Law	4
CJUS343	Criminology	4
CJUS375	Criminal Procedure	4
CJUS440	The Laws of Evidence	4
PBAD201	Public Administration	4
PSYC210	Social Psychology	4
PSYC337	Abnormal Psychology in the Workplace	4
UNIV201	Career Planning and Management	4
	Total Credit Hours:	56

Courses: Concentration

CJHS300	Human Service Practice in the Criminal Justice Setting	4
CJHS311	Study of Alcohol Use and Abuse	5
CJHS315	Child Abuse	4
CJHS320	Alcohol & Drug Treatment Continuum	5
CJHS325	Drug Use and Abuse	5
CJHS337	Ethics for the CD Counselor	5
CJHS399	Chemical Dependency Elective - Special Topics	5
CJHS411	Foundations of Individual Counseling	5
CJHS421	Foundations of Group Counseling	5
CJHS425	Introduction to Family Counseling	5
CJHS480	CJ - Human Services Capstone	4
PBAD301	Grant Writing Basics	4
PSYC301	Child and Adolescent Psychopathology	5
	Total Credit Hours:	61

Total Credit Hours: 183

 

Locations

• Colorado Springs
• Virtual Campus

Area of Study

• Security Studies & Criminal Justice

Degree Level

• Bachelor