Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences - Criminal Justice Concentration | Bachelor's degree | Law | On Campus | East-West University | USA

What do you think of when you think about criminal justice programs in Chicago? Righting wrongs … fighting crime … seeking justice – the truth is, it’s all that and more. Let East-West University’s BHS program with a criminal justice concentration prepare you for a life of service and significance for your community and society in the field of Criminal Justice. Like many institutions with accredited criminal justice courses, our bachelor’s degree program will guide you through a strong general education core … a focused criminal justice concentration … and relevant electives to meet your specific educational – and career – goals. The program is designed to: Prepare you for professional services in the area of criminal justice in a variety of settings Offer the education foundation necessary to continue life-long professional development Foster commitment toward a local, regional, and global humane service-oriented perspective and dedication to professional values in the area of criminal justice Help you develop within the criminal justice profession and in its responses to the changing needs of society At the completion of this program, you’ll be able to: Apply theoretical and empirical knowledge from the liberal arts, the sciences, and criminal justice to provide professional services in the area of criminal justice. Pursue further studies in a graduate-level programs for Criminal Justice or closely related fields Employ relevant best practices to protect the growth and wellbeing of contemporary society Promote equity and equality as they relate to criminal justice Improve services to disadvantaged communities in the area of criminal justice Internalize criminal justice best practices on personal and professional values which incorporate a humane, service-oriented perspective Accept responsibility and accountability for professional and personal development