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Law, Public Policy, Criminal Justice, & Security Academic Interest

Draw upon your commitment to engage, uphold and protect.

If you have a strong sense of justice and are dedicated to making your community safe and secure, careers in this area may be your perfect fit. Put your natural leadership abilities to good use in jobs spanning the legal, government, public safety, and protective service areas.

Skills Checklist:

  • A desire to help others
  • Leadership
  • Strong sense of justice
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Integrity and confidentiality
  • Dependability
  • Enjoys volunteering

What Can I Do with This Career Path?

  • Advocacy and Policy Strategist
  • Computer Forensic Analyst
  • Court Clerk
  • Digital Forensic Examiner
  • Emergency Management Director
  • Government Affairs Manager
  • Incident Response Analyst
  • Immigration and Customs Inspector
  • Intelligence Analyst
  • Law Enforcement Supervisor
  • Legal Assistant
  • Paralegal
  • Police Detective
  • Security Manager
  • Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff
  • Transportation Security Screener

Available Programs

Administration of Justice

Master of Science (MS) | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Concentrations: Criminal Behavior, Homeland Security, Leadership and Administration

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnlineHybrid

Air Force — Military Studies

Undergraduate Minor | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Formats: Traditional Classroom

Army — Military Studies

Undergraduate Minor | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Formats: Traditional Classroom

Child Advocacy Studies

Undergraduate Certificate | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline

Community Engagement

Undergraduate Certificate | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline

Compliance

Undergraduate Certificate | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Formats: Online

Crime Scene Investigation

Undergraduate Certificate | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline

Criminal Justice

Undergraduate Certificate | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline

Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Science (BS) | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline

Cybersecurity

Bachelor of Science (BS) | College of Technology

Concentrations: Digital Forensics

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline

Cybersecurity

Master of Science (MS) | College of Technology

Formats: Online

Digital Evidence Discovery

Undergraduate Certificate | College of Technology

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline

Digital Evidence Investigation

Undergraduate Certificate | College of Technology

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline

Doctor of Social Science in Prevention Science

Doctor of Social Science (DSS) | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Formats: Online

Emergency Management

Undergraduate Certificate | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Formats: Online

Environmental Science and Policy

Bachelor of Science (BS) | College of Health Professions & Natural Sciences

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline

Forensic Science

Undergraduate Certificate | College of Health Professions & Natural Sciences

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline

Global Management

Undergraduate Minor | College of Business

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline

Homeland Security

Master of Science (MS) | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Concentrations: Military Leadership, Safety and Security

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnlineHybrid

Human Trafficking Awareness

Undergraduate Certificate | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Formats: Online

Juris Doctor (Law Degree)

Juris Doctor (JD) | College of School of Law

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnlineHybrid

Law, Policy, and Political Science

Bachelor of Science (BS) | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline

Political Science

Undergraduate Minor | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline

Post-Bachelor’s Paralegal

Post-Bachelor Certificate | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Formats: Traditional Classroom

Pre-Law

Undergraduate Minor | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Formats: Online

Professional Studies

Master of Science (MS) | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Formats: Online


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