Anderson University

What you'll study

The curriculum teaches students how criminal justice structures and functions interrelate and trains them to analyze justice issues and propose solutions. Course topics and professional domains emphasised in the program include law enforcement at local, state and federal levels (including wildlife/game law enforcement), alcohol and drug enforcement, investigation and prosecution, courts, corrections and correctional services, victim advocacy, parole and probation, criminology, public administration, juvenile counseling, re‑entry, and roles in criminal‑justice related non‑profits.

Entry requirements

No previous degree is required. Transcript submissions depend on transfer credit: applicants with more than 24 transfer credit hours must provide official 2‑ and 4‑year school transcripts; applicants with fewer than 24 transfer credit hours must also submit official high school or GED transcripts. The application deadline is two weeks before a term start date.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for practitioner roles across a broad range of criminal justice settings. Typical career destinations named by the program include police departments, state law enforcement divisions, FBI, the U.S. Marshals Service, drug enforcement agencies, secret service work, correctional institutions and private security. Other pathways include prosecution, courts, victim advocacy, parole and probation services, criminology, public administration, law, juvenile counselling and re‑entry services.

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page references tuition and financial aid resources and notes Anderson University offers admissions and scholarship support; students should consult the university’s Tuition & Fees and Scholarships & Financial Aid pages for specifics. The program also cautions that job placement and internship opportunities are not guaranteed and that employment and salary outcomes vary by geography, industry and individual qualifications.