Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Faulkner University 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 Alabama colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Faulkner University (Faulkner)

1900 U S Highway 31 South, Bay Minette, AL

Faulkner University provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Montgomery, AL and operated as a private institution. The school's Churches of Christ affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Around three thousand students enroll at Faulkner University yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Education
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 790 to 1404 for the SAT exam and within the range of 17 to 25 on the ACT is common among students accepted to Faulkner University. This school has an acceptance rate of around 58 percent of which only 46 percent chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $17,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $3,600 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Faulkner University "Eagles" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Faulkner University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

• Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $65780

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