Law & Public AdministrationStable Study ProspectsBachelor

Criminal Justice/Police Science

Also known as: Law Enforcement Studies, Police Academy Preparation

A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and e
Police ScienceLaw EnforcementCriminal JusticeInvestigationsPublic SafetyLawPublic AdministrationScienceManagementSTEM

High School Preparation

Required Subjects

EnglishHistory/CivicsPhysical EducationSocial Studies

Recommended GPA

2.5-3.5

Advanced Courses (AP/IB/Honors)

  • AP U.S. Government and Politics
  • AP Psychology
  • IB History

Core Subjects

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Career Prospects

Stable Study Prospects
Graduates can pursue careers as police officers, sheriff's deputies, state troopers, corrections officers, or security specialists. Opportunities exist in municipal, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as in private security firms.

Impact of AI on this Study

AI is increasingly used in criminal justice for predictive policing, analyzing large datasets to identify crime patterns, and enhancing forensic analysis. While assisting in efficiency, it also raises ethical concerns regarding bias and privacy.