Human Services Degree Program Concentration
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Concentration in Human Services
Are you interested in a career in the human services area of criminal justice? If so, then earning a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Human Services (BSCJ-HS) can help get you there.
The criminal justice field is expanding in the areas of corrections, law enforcement, law and the courts, and in many types of human services programs that support the system*. As a result, there is an increasing demand for individuals with current criminal justice skills.
The BSCJ-HS degree program is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in law enforcement, the courts and corrections, as well as a human services core that will help prepare you for positions of responsibility and leadership in criminal justice and human services. Special emphasis is placed on working with youth and you can complete the coursework needed for professional work in chemical dependency. You can also have the opportunity to gain valuable experience provided through the internship component of the program while developing valuable interpersonal skills and management skills.
When you graduate, you can pursue career opportunities such as:
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Behavioral Disorder Counselor
- Corrections Counselor
- Marriage Counselor
- Youth Counselor
- Correctional Treatment Specialist
- Corrections Program Coordinator
- Domestic Violence Investigator
- Civil Service Agent
- Juvenile Detention Specialist
- Victim-Witness Advocate
- And Many More
The BSCJ Human Services Degree Concentration includes the following CTU Academic Certificates:
- Corrections Technician
- Domestic Violence Interventions
- Juvenile Delinquency and Victim Services
- Legal Studies and Court Process
- Chemical Dependency Counseling
CTU Academic Certificates are résumé-enhancing credentials built right into course content, so you can progressively add marketable skills to your professional qualification as you study.
*US Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Occupational Outlook Handbook" 2008-09 Edition http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs042.htm
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This program is available at the following CTU campuses: