Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Blue Mountain College prepares students for instruction that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Students who graduate from the criminal justice degree program will have knowledge in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. Get more details below including other Mississippi colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Blue Mountain College

1500 Peachtree St, Jackson, MS

Blue Mountain College, located in Blue Mountain, Mississippi, was founded by confederate civil war general Mark P. Lowrey. Lowrey, a pastor, founded the school as a women's institute and the initial name given was the Blue Mountain Female Institute. Lowrey and his two daughters ran the institute, followed by Lowrey's two sons and grandson. Over time the school was given over to the Mississippi Baptist Convention, and in 2005 became a fully coeducational institution.

Academics

Blue Mountain College offers a variety of undergraduate programs for its students. The students are served by a highly qualified and dedicated faculty who work to assist students in any way possible to achieve academic, personal, professional and spiritual success.

Programs offered include:

• Biology
• Mathematics
• History
• Psychology
• Music
• Business Administration
• Biblical Studies

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll must submit an application along with application fee and housing deposit, all transcripts, ACT or SAT scores and immunization forms. The application will be reviewed when received and the applicant notified sometime after. Students in need of financial aid should contact the financial aid department for a review as well as complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Athletics

The BMC Toppers participate in the TranSouth Athletic Conference through the NAIA.

Sports programs offered:

• Basketball
• Softball
• Baseball
• Golf

Career Options for Graduates

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Jackson, MS
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.47
  • Average Annual Salary: $59210

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).