Program Overview
Tusculum University's Criminal Justice program prepares students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, and related fields. The program emphasizes critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Students can choose to focus their studies in Forensic Investigation or Practitioner Applications. Graduates are well-prepared for entry-level positions or further graduate study.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Criminal Justice program at Tusculum University prepares graduates for careers in law enforcement, corrections, the court system, and related fields. The program emphasizes critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Graduates are well-prepared for entry-level positions or for further graduate study.
Objectives:
- To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system.
- To develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- To prepare students for careers in criminal justice or related fields.
- To foster students' commitment to ethical decision-making.
Outline:
The Criminal Justice program consists of 120 credit hours, including general education requirements and criminal justice core courses. Students can choose to focus their studies in one of two concentrations:
- Forensic Investigation: This concentration explores the application of the scientific method to crime and criminals.
- Practitioner Applications: This concentration focuses on contemporary issues in the field of criminal justice, such as juvenile delinquency, civil rights, and drugs and crime.
Assessment:
Student learning is assessed through a variety of methods, including exams, papers, projects, and presentations. The program also uses a portfolio assessment to track student progress over time.
Teaching:
The Criminal Justice program features a dedicated faculty with extensive experience in the field. The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, simulations, and guest speakers.
Careers:
Graduates of the Criminal Justice program are prepared for a variety of careers, including:
- Police officer
- Sheriff's deputy
- Corrections officer
- Probation officer
- Parole officer
- Crime scene investigator
- Forensic scientist
- Attorney
- Social worker
Other:
- The Criminal Justice program offers a variety of opportunities for students to get involved in the community, including internships and service-learning projects.
- The program is accredited by the Council on Criminal Justice Education.
- The program offers online and hybrid courses.