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Accelerated Bachelor of Science
in Criminal Justice

Build a Career. And Help Build Safer Communities.

Fast-track Your Career in the Criminal Justice Field.

Enter the fast-growing criminal justice field with the well-rounded knowledge, experiences, and skills that employers seek. And finish with your BS in Criminal Justice in less time. Convenient, affordable, and well respected, the accelerate BS in Criminal Justice combines the advantages of online/hybrid learning with an excellent curriculum that prepares you for success.

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Expand Your Criminal Justice Knowledge. Choose Your Specialization.

The Accelerated BS in Criminal Justice at Felician University builds a strong foundation in the core principles of criminal justice, constitutional law, and forensic science, with areas of study encompassing victimology, criminology, and critical thinking. With a focus on restorative justice and community alternatives to traditional models of incarceration and punishment, you’ll explore innovative solutions to repair harm caused through criminal behavior. 

Along with flexible online and hybrid formats, you’ll have the option to choose an area of specialization that best fits your interests and goals: Crime and Society or Police Studies. 

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What Can I Do with This Degree?

The high-growth field of criminal justices offers multiple pathways into exciting, rewarding, and change-making careers. Students who earn their BS in Criminal Justice go on to pursue careers in:

Law Enforcement

  • Police officer
  • Detectives
  • Federal law enforcement agent
  • Air marshal

Corrections and Rehabilitation

  • Corrections officer
  • Probation officer

Legal Services

  • Paralegal/Legal Assistant
  • Crime Analyst

Investigation

  • Private investigator
  • Fraud investigator

Forensics

  • Crime scene investigator
  • Forensic science technician

Advocacy and Social Services

  • Victim advocate
  • Youth correctional counselor

Focused Learning, Faster Completion, and Field Experience.

Explore the advantages of an Accelerated BS in Criminal Justice at Felician University.

  • Finish your degree faster with an accelerated program
  • Save 30%-70% on traditional tuition.
  • Work around your schedule with an online/hybrid format.
  • Receive personalized instruction in small classes.
  • Gain real-world preparation from faculty who work in the field.
  • Specialize in Crime & Society or Police Studies.
  • Earn a Forensics certification.
  • Participate in an internship with the FBI, county sheriff, prosecutor’s office, police department and more.
  • Earn your BS and MBA in just five years.

Dr. Gina Robertiello, PhD in Criminal Justice

The author of over 30 publications on policing, domestic violence, restorative justice and crisis intervention, Dr. Robertiello has been teaching fulltime for over 23 years. She brings in-depth knowledge and specialized expertise in police behavior and community relations, victimology, criminology, and domestic violence. Dr. Robertiello earned her PhD in from Rutgers, and lives in Morris County with her husband and three children.