Social and Behavioral Sciences Undergraduate

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Human Security

BA Bachelor of Arts

The BA in Criminal Justice and Human Security at UB is taught by subject matter experts, law enforcement personnel, and legal professionals.

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39In the program

Semester credit hours

27Plus 15 in a concentration

Credit hours in the core

6One course from each other concentration

Elective credit hours

ExpertSubject matter experts, law enforcement, legal professionals

Faculty

Curriculum

The international dimensions of public safety

The Criminal Justice and Human Security (CJHS) program requires 39 semester credit hours including 27 credit hours in the program core, 15 credit hours in one of the concentrations, and an additional 6 credit hours in an elective requirement (one course from each of the other two concentrations). Students are required to complete 120 credit hours to graduate.

FRONT LINE

Public safety on a global scale

Public safety professionals work on the front lines all over the globe, making our communities safer than they were the day before. In the Criminal Justice bachelor’s degree program, you’ll develop the skills and experience needed to join a network of domestic and international security experts who understand criminal behavior and create solutions to contemporary policing issues.

FACULTY

Taught by practitioners

Classes in UB’s bachelor’s in criminal justice degree program are taught by subject matter experts, law enforcement personnel, and legal professionals. Their combined experiences and flexible teaching strategies will help you develop the critical thinking skills necessary to work in modern law enforcement, security, emergency response, and more. In the Criminal Justice and Human Security bachelor’s degree program, you’ll work with experts to gain insight into the international dimensions of public safety. UB’s accomplished faculty will give you access to experiences and knowledge that most professionals don’t get until they’re on the force.

GLOBAL

Human security

Our program introduces you to the emergence and implications of human security as a dimension of criminal justice. We explore its impact on both domestic and international levels. You will become part of a corps of security professionals who demonstrate the language skills and intercultural understanding required for effective law enforcement in today’s society.

GRAD

Continuing your study

Based on your performance, you may be eligible for admission to graduate study in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security programs and for careers in domestic and international security. A portfolio is collected to track progress in programmatic outcomes.

Learning outcomes and careers

Where the BA leads

The BA program in Criminal Justice and Human Security has the following learning outcomes:

Criminal justice careers

ATF agent, CIA agent, Coast Guard officer, corrections officer, crime scene investigation, criminologist, customs agent, DEA agent, FBI agent, INS agent, police officer, probation officer, Secret Service, sheriff, and U.S. marshal.

Critical thinking and communication

Students will demonstrate the progressive acquisition of the oral, written, and critical thinking skills needed to succeed in graduate level study as well as the required skills for careers in domestic and international security. Students will be able to identify the essential elements of criminal justice.

Human security

Students will be able to articulate the importance of Human Security and explore its impact on domestic and international security.

The causes of crime

Students will be able to describe the role played by religious, ideological, and cultural views; ethnic and tribal identities; and economic status in rationalizing criminal behavior.

Socioeconomic inequities and societal injustice

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the role played in criminal behavior by socioeconomic inequities and societal injustice, resulting from domestic and non-domestic events.

Non-state actors

Students will be able to comment on the role played by non-state actors in areas such as the identification of norms, the acceptability of violence and terrorism in promoting policy changes and in preventing crime.

Careers for BA in Criminal Justice degree graduates

CIA or FBI agent; Corrections; Crime scene investigation; Customs and Border Protection; Drug Enforcement Agency; Law enforcement; Private security; TSA Agent; And more!

Career services

Career development at UB

Career Development connects you with career opportunities. Our knowledgeable and skilled career counselors are available to meet with you on a one-on-one basis to assist with resume writing, internship search, job hunting for post-graduation opportunities, and anything else that will help you to land your dream job.

Where our graduates work

Bridgeport Police Department
FBI
New York City Police Department
State of Connecticut

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Student voices

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Graduate

UB has supported me in many aspects from schooling, internships, resources for the working world and career support. The administrators here at the University are very open minded, and the students are welcoming and warm. UB is a great environment for someone looking to find their path and get the support they need.

Course catalog

Every course, in full

View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.

Curriculum requirements

120 credits

General education requirements

4 courses 33 credits

Course Code	Course Title
ENGL 101	Academic Writing
FYS 101	First Year Seminar
MATH 102	Foundations of Mathematical Reasoning
CAPS 390	Senior Seminar

Program requirements

9 courses 27 credits

Course Code	Course Title
CJHS 118	Intro Criminal Justice
CJHS 218	Human Security
CJHS 265	Intro to Corrections
CJHS 271	Law Enforcement & Society
CJHS 315	Criminology
CJHS 330	Court Systems and Practices
SOSC 300	Seminar in Social Science Methods
CJHS 398	Internship
CJHS 395	Senior Thesis

CJHS electives

15 credits

CJHS XXX – Electives 15 credit(s)

Liberal arts electives

7 credits

Choose from FA, HUM, SOSC, SCI, MATH, ENGL, PHYS, or CHEM**

Note

* Subject to approval of the department chair, a student may choose an additional CJHS elective in lieu of the thesis.
** Except previously taken courses