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With the ultimate in learning options, LeTourneau’s undergraduate degrees in criminal justice build on your prior experience, as well as your community college, police academy or military credit. LeTourneau University is also committed to educating those who have served our country: take advantage of veteran tuition benefits to maximize your career potential.
YOU WILL BENEFIT FROM:
- A strong foundation and real world knowledge of the field, its practices, theories, and laws
- An understanding of criminal behavior and psychology
- Positive methods for conflict resolution and restorative justice
- A hands-on, Christian-based approach that prepares you for success in a growing field
ONLINE CLASSES AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
LeTourneau’s Criminal Justice degree program provides options to fit your busy lifestyle and career goals. Our accelerated class format allows you to finish each course in just five weeks. For online students, coursework begins each week on Monday, with most assignments due on Sunday by midnight.
- Courses offered 100% online in a rich interactive environment
- Academic advisors and staff offer support to help you succeed
OPTIONS TO FINISH FASTER
Law enforcement personnel, veterans and active duty military personnel may have already satisfied some requirements for this degree through their police academy training and/or military experience, which can greatly reduce the time it takes to complete your degree. Our degree requirements also accommodate transfer credit from ACE and regionally accredited colleges and universities.
INTEGRATING CHRISTIAN VIEWS WITH LEGAL GUIDELINES
The combination of coursework grounded in real law enforcement scenarios and the teachings of Christ provide students a unique view of security and law enforcement professions as supported by societal and Christian laws.
This understanding offers the opportunity to embrace ethics, empathy and necessity of the greater good that can drive a commitment to a criminal justice career.
Credentialed faculty provide the knowledge, along with examples of how to utilize the principles, laws and tactics to take on a career in the criminal justice professions. If you’re ready to make a move into criminal justice, contact an enrollment counselor at 888.776.5166 or email enroll@letu.edu.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE, B.S.
LeTourneau University’s criminal justice degree programs not only broaden your knowledge of the criminal justice system, but also prepare you to succeed in a profession in constant need of highly qualified men and women of moral excellence.
This approach, combined with our cooperation alongside local law enforcement agencies to offer hands-on training, means our degree program provides both the perspective and experience you need to excel in your field and make a difference.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE students benefit from:
- A strong foundation and real world knowledge of the field
- An understanding of criminal behavior and psychology
- Positive methods for conflict resolution, including restorative justice and alternative behavior modification incentives
- A hands-on approach that prepares you for success in a growing field
INTERESTING CLASSES YOU’LL TAKE:
- Ethics of Criminal Justice
- Cyber Crime
- Conflict Resolution
- Restorative Justice
- Addiction Theory
CONCENTRATION OPTIONS:
- Criminal Justice Management
- Human Trafficking
- Homeland Security (online)
Law enforcement personnel, veterans and active duty military personnel may have already satisfied some requirements for this degree through their police academy training and/or military experience.
Our degree requirements also accommodate transfer credit from ACE and regionally accredited colleges and universities.
REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
- CRIJ 1303 – Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CRIJ 2303 – Criminology
- CRIJ 2313 – Criminal Law
- CRIJ 3213 – Justice and Human Rights
- CRIJ 3263 – Constitutional Criminal Procedure
- CRIJ 3513 – Police and the Community
- CRIJ 4103 – Administration of Criminal Justice
- CRIJ 4503 – Corrections and Restorative Justice
- CRIJ 4703 – Personal And Professional Ethics –
- All major courses must be completed prior to taking CRIJ 4703 – Personal And Professional Ethics . A major field exam will be given during this capstone course.
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES
- Homeland Security
- Federal Agent
- Peace Officer Trainee
- Police Officer
- Deputy Sheriff
- Loss Prevention Officer
- Fraud Investigator
- Juvenile Specialist
- Victim’s Advocate
- Probation Officer
- Private Investigator
ONLINE
FORMAT
Apr. 2
APPLY BY
Apr. 6
START CLASSES
5-Week
ACCELERATED COURSES
CREDIT HOURS
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FACULTY DOCTORATE OR EQUIVALENT DEGREES
$450
COST PER CREDIT
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, B.C.J.
For professionals who want to combine proven theories, critical thinking skills and advanced strategies to their real-world experience, LeTourneau University presents an opportunity for criminal justice staff to strengthen their skills through a quality degree program.
LETU’s undergraduate degrees in criminal justice builds on your prior experience, as well as your community college, police academy or military credit and is committed to educating those who have served our country: take advantage of veteran tuition benefits to maximize your career potential.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE students benefit from:
- A strong foundation and real world knowledge of the field
- An understanding of criminal behavior and psychology
- Positive methods for conflict resolution, including restorative justice and alternative behavior modification incentives
- A hands-on Christian approach that prepares you for success in a growing field
INTERESTING CLASSES YOU’LL TAKE:
- Ethics of Criminal Justice
- Cyber Crime
- Conflict Resolution
- Restorative Justice
- Addiction Theory
ONLINE CLASSES AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
LeTourneau’s Criminal Justice degree program provides options to fit your busy lifestyle and career goals. Our accelerated class format allows you to finish each course in just five weeks. For online students, coursework begins each week on Monday, with most assignments due on Sunday by midnight.
- Courses offered 100% online in a rich interactive environment
- Academic advisors and staff offer support to help you succeed
OPTIONS TO FINISH FASTER
Law enforcement personnel, veterans and active duty military personnel may have already satisfied some requirements for this degree through their police academy training and/or military experience.
Our degree requirements also accommodate transfer credit from ACE and regionally accredited colleges and universities.
REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
- CRIJ 1303 – Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CRIJ 2303 – Criminology
- CRIJ 3263 – Constitutional Criminal Procedure
- CRIJ 3213 – Justice and Human Rights
- CRIJ 3513 – Police and the Community
- CRIJ 4103 – Administration of Criminal Justice
- CRIJ 4503 – Corrections and Restorative Justice
- CRIJ 4703 – Personal And Professional Ethics *
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES
- Homeland Security
- Federal Agent
- Peace Officer Trainee
- Police Officer
- Deputy Sheriff
- Loss Prevention Officer
- Fraud Investigator
- Juvenile Specialist
- Victim’s Advocate
- Probation Officer
- Private Investigator
ONLINE
FORMAT
Apr. 2
APPLY BY
Apr. 6
START CLASSES
5-Week
ACCELERATED COURSES
CREDIT HOURS
%
FACULTY DOCTORATE OR EQUIVALENT DEGREES
$450
COST PER CREDIT
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, A.S.
LeTourneau University’s associate degree program in criminal justice provides a foundational knowledge of the criminal justice system and prepares you to succeed in a profession in constant need of high-quality men and women of moral excellence.
In our online, accelerated format, classes are divided into three-seven week sessions, allowing you to focus on fewer subjects at once and tailor your course sequence around your schedule.
An associate degree is highly recommended to establish a career as a criminal justice professional. LETU’s 63-credit Associate of Science in Criminal Justice degree prepares you to do just that- by providing a broad introduction to this growing career field and preparing you to pursue advanced baccalaureate studies or seek entry-level employment in federal, state or local positions.
INTERESTING CLASSES YOU’LL TAKE:
- Justice and Human Rights
- Homeland Security
- Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
- Criminal Law
Our accelerated class format allows you to finish each course in just five weeks. For online students, coursework begins each week on Monday, with most assignments due on Sunday by midnight.
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES
- Homeland Security
- Fraud Investigator
- Victim Advocate
- Security Officer
- Loss Prevention Officer
- Juvenile Specialist
- Probation Officer
ONLINE
FORMAT
Apr. 2
APPLY BY
Apr. 6
START CLASSES
CREDIT HOURS
5-Week
%
FACULTY DOCTORATE OR EQUIVALENT DEGREES
$450
COST PER CREDIT
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITY
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ABOUT LETU
LeTourneau University is named for its founder, R.G. LeTourneau, one of the world’s greatest inventors of earthmoving equipment and was founded in 1946.
Today, more than 1,150 students attend LeTourneau University classes online or at our educational centers in Dallas and Houston and might not step foot onto the university’s beautiful main campus in Longview, Texas unless they come for graduation.
The university has eight schools.
School of Arts & Sciences
School of Aviation & Aeronautical Science
School of Business
School of Education
School of Engineering & Engineering Technology
School of Nursing
School of Psychology & Counseling
School of Theology & Vocation
Currently, LeTourneau University is led by its sixth president, Dr. Dale A. Lunsford, and its board of trustees.
LeTourneau University is an unapologetically Christian university. While it has no direct denominational ties, it welcomes students of all denominations who love and seek after God. It is a place where students have found a deeper relationship with Him, grown in their spiritual walk and discovered God’s purpose for their lives.
YOUR LETU FACULTY
LeTourneau faculty have experience in the disciplines they teach, so they can guide students to transform academic theory into key skills that can be applied to today’s job markets. Our faculty are selected on the strength of their credentials, overall experience, commitment to Christian education and willingness to be accessible to students and support the collaborative academic environment important to hands-on learning.
Dale A. Lunsford, Ph.D.
Professor of Business Administration and LeTourneau University President
Dr. Dale Lunsford became the sixth president of LeTourneau University in 2007. In 2016, Lunsford celebrated his 31st year in higher education. He also worked as an award-winning business professor and academic journal editor.
Beverly Rowe, Ph.D.
Professor of Accounting
Dr. Beverly Rowe earned her Ph.D. in Accounting from Texas A&M University and has corporate experience in the banking, retail, distribution, and manufacturing sectors. Dr. Rowe’s research includes auditing, usefulness of accounting information, performance measurement, and education.
Bob Wharton, Ph.D.
Professor of Business
Bob Wharton’s academic career has spanned 42 years in public and private institutions. After starting with his first appointment at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, he then moved on to Christian higher education in Florida, Tennessee and now Texas. Bob has been at LeTourneau University since 2008.
ACCREDITATION
LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of LeTourneau University.
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