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The mission of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is to provide a quality undergraduate and graduate education to a globally dispersed student body of adult learners using distance learning methodologies.
The School is committed to providing programs that develop innovative, principled, insightful leaders and cultivating an environment of academic integrity while stimulating intellectual curiosity through a respectful exchange of ideas between its faculty mentors and its learners.
Degree & Certificate Programs
Department Chair
Ava Thorpe, MCJ, Doctoral Candidate
Ava Thorpe is a criminal justice professional with instructional and career experience in criminal justice and forensic investigation. She is deeply committed to educating criminal justice professionals in both research and field practicum. Ava has held many positions in criminal justice. She has worked as a death investigation specialist/medicolegal investigator, police officer, probation and parole officer, and inmate records clerk. She has also worked in higher education since 2016. Her focus is expanding the criminal justice curriculum to provide real world experiential learning geared towards investigation, criminology, policing, homeland security, and intelligence.
Faculty Mentors
The faculty mentors in CalSouthern’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice are experienced and skilled professionals from a wide variety of law enforcement and criminal justice backgrounds. As dedicated, responsive, and highly qualified educators, the faculty mentors are available to support your learning and mastery of the course content.
They will help you apply the concepts you learn to resolve challenges commonly faced in today’s increasingly complex and ever-evolving criminal justice landscape. They will also teach you current best practices so that you are equipped to solve contemporary, real-world issues.
Learn more about this group of professionals dedicated to your success here.
At CalSouthern, you are not alone. The University has very competent mentors that are readily available, quite helpful, and very supportive for online learners like us. In the same way, the University’s academic support team is equally available whenever help is needed, and our dean has personally demonstrated to me a commitment to help you succeed.
– Omari G., DBA Program, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice?
The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice includes an undergraduate and graduate degree program for learners interested in how to become leaders in the field of criminal justice. At CalSouthern, learners can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice or Master of Science Law Enforcement Executive Leadership.
When and where can I begin a Criminology or Criminal Justice Degree?
You can begin your online education at CalSouthern now. Classes at CalSouthern begin monthly. Completion of the CalSouthern admissions process will depend on how quickly you complete the steps in the application process. You may speak to an Admissions Advisor over the phone (1-800-477-2554) or request information online. Once you have completed the online request, you may hear from an advisor within 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.
Why should I pursue a degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice at CalSouthern?
CalSouthern offers flexible courses in a curriculum tailored to skills utilized in current-day practices of criminal justice. Learners also get real world-application through cold case investigations. The experiential learning model supported by EdActive ® creates opportunities for learner enrichment through practical, hands-on practice led by experienced subject matter experts in the field! In addition, it was developed for working adults. Degree candidates can pursue one of our degree programs online, allowing the flexibility to study on their own schedules.
Accreditation
California Southern University is a member of the American InterContinental University System. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Please visit the Accreditation & Licensure page to learn more.
CalSouthern cannot guarantee employment, salary, or career advancement. Not all programs are available to residents of all states. CalSouthern does not accept applications from residents of Massachusetts, New York, and certain foreign countries.