The criminal justice program is a comprehensive study of the criminal justice system that prepares the student for not only employment, but also advancement in law enforcement agencies.
This program prepares students for any position in the criminal justice system, with most pursuing employment at the local level. Many seek to move toward more specialized agencies after gaining the work experience necessary.
Point also offers a fully online bachelor of science in criminal justice degree program.
You'll develop a foundational knowledge of criminal investigation and law enforcement while explaining basic concepts of criminal justice and the structure of the American criminal justice system.
Point provides mentoring programs with faculty, alumni and local business professionals tailored to your personal and professional goals.
Your faith will be strengthened with courses taught from a biblical worldview—from business to biblical studies, math to ministry.
The curriculum is designed to study crime, criminals and the criminal justice system through an interdisciplinary approach. Sociology, political science, psychology, communications, urban studies and counseling are all incorporated into the program of study.
The curriculum is designed to study crime, criminals and the criminal justice system through an interdisciplinary approach. Sociology, political science, psychology, communications, urban studies and counseling are all incorporated into the program of study.
The fully online associate of arts in criminal justice program equips students with a broad grounding in the liberal arts, along with foundational knowledge and skills in human relations, social and behavioral sciences and criminal justice.
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Students have the opportunity to work as an intern in the field with officers, agents or attorneys to experience real life situations in the area of specialization. Students have completed internships at small, medium and large police agencies, as well as state agencies and prosecutors' offices.
The criminal justice program will equip students with the knowledge and tools to launch successful careers in a variety of roles such as:
