Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Shorter 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 Georgia colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Shorter University (Shorter)

3219 College Street, Savannah, GA

Shorter provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Rome, Georgia and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Shorter exceeds a thousand annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Shorter offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken to apply to Shorter University. Scores in a range of 18 - 24 on the ACT or 1260 - 1630 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for admission. Shorter University admits about 60 percent of applicants yearly. Of those students admitted, around 32 percent of students registered for enrollment.

The cost of tuition is approximately $20,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Student housing is available for students, which costs approximately $5,100 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Sports available may include:

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

Students may visit the Shorter University website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Shorter offers a bachelor's degree program in criminal justice.

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

• Savannah, GA
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $71850

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