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Criminal Justice and Criminology

Arkansas Tech University

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 43.0104

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The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system. It also establishes an understanding of criminological theories and the societal implications of crime. Our mission is to foster critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and research proficiency, empowering students to analyze the complexities of crime and justice in contemporary society.

Credits

120 credits

Dates

Since Jan 2018

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Russellville, Arkansas

    Administration Bldg 200, 1509 N Boulder Ave, Russellville, Arkansas, 72801-2222

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 33-1012.00

Skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringWritingManagement of Personnel ResourcesSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationActive LearningJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingLearning StrategiesInstructingMathematicsSystems AnalysisQuality Control AnalysisOperations Monitoring

Knowledge

English LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityLaw and GovernmentCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingComputers and ElectronicsPsychologyGeographyEngineering and TechnologyProduction and ProcessingChemistryAdministrativeBiology

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingSpeech ClarityNear VisionSpeech RecognitionFar Vision

Tasks

  • Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to inv
  • Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.
  • Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
  • Read and review subordinates' reports to ensure legal standards are met and there are no mistakes.
  • Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.
  • Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, re
  • Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and r
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as criminal law, d
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detecti
  • Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.
  • Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.
  • Operate remote sensing equipment on drones to collect data in areas that are difficult to access or require high-resolution imagery.
  • Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental sampl
  • Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make reco
  • Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
  • Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
  • Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the pub
  • Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of anima

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareOffice suite softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareHelpdesk or call center softwareMap creation softwarePresentation softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareCharting softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareProject management softwareWeb platform development softwareDocument management softwareContent workflow softwareProgram testing softwareDevelopment environment softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareGeographic information system

Tools

35 millimeter camerasAudio recording equipmentAutomated external defibrillators AEDBase station radiosBiohazard suitsBody armorBreathalyzersBulletproof vestsCrime scene tape measuresDesktop computersDigital camerasDigital video camerasDistance measuring wheelsDrug testing kitsExplosive detectorsAir-supplying respiratorsClosed circuit television CCTV surveillance systemsCut resistant glovesData collectorsElectroshock weaponsEmergency fire extinguishersExpandable batonsFire detection systemsFire suppression blanketsHandheld metal detectorsLaptop computersLaw enforcement flashlightsLaw enforcement handgunsLower body armorBody wire recording devices

Work Values

IndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsAchievementSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives33-1012.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers33-1011.00
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary25-1111.00
  • Remote Sensing Technicians19-4099.03
  • Quality Control Analysts19-4099.01
  • Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other19-4099.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Complex criminal investigations — supervise and guide detective teams autonomously, ensuring full procedural and legal compliance throughout case lifecycle.
  • Workforce scheduling — design optimized shift rotations for an entire patrol division, anticipating coverage gaps and overtime constraints.
  • Personnel misconduct investigations — conduct thorough internal inquiries, interview involved parties, and recommend disciplinary or corrective action.
  • Evidence integrity — establish and enforce evidence handling and chain-of-custody standards across multiple units and crime scene types.
  • Legislative and policy integration — translate new or amended laws into actionable operational directives communicated to all subordinate staff.
  • Staff development programs — design and deliver training curricula on advanced police techniques, legal updates, and use-of-force protocols.
  • Operational performance monitoring — analyze patrol metrics, response times, and case clearance rates using database and spreadsheet tools to identify systemic issues.
  • Community and interagency communication — represent the unit in briefings with prosecutors, social service agencies, and community stakeholders.
  • Non-routine incident command — exercise independent judgment to deploy personnel and resources during critical or high-complexity public safety events.
  • Written policy documentation — author and revise standard operating procedures, ensuring clarity, legal soundness, and alignment with departmental goals.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
31%
Placement Rate
58%