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Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice program prepares students for careers in law enforcement or corrections. A concentration in Organizational Law Enforcement Leadership is also available. The degree program provides students with knowledge in the areas of U.S. law enforcement, criminology, investigations, law, and community relations. Available areas of study further enable students to focus on juvenile issues, causes of crime and criminal behavior, corrections and incarceration, investigative procedures/techniques, and forensics. The curriculum also provides the background and educational experience necessary for those who may wish to later pursue graduate study.

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  • Available Concentrations

    • General
    • Maritime Law Enforcement
    • Organizational Law Enforcement Leadership

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  • Why Choose AMU?

    Academic Quality meets Affordable Tuition

    American Military University (AMU) provides quality and affordable online education to U.S. Armed Forces, members of the public safety, service and national security communities, and working adults in a wide range of fields. AMU closely partners with industry organizations and is highly respected by public service, intelligence, homeland security and criminal justice communities for developing curriculum that is relevant to today’s job market. AMU is a member of the regionally accredited American Public University System. Here’s why more than 100,000 students make us their school of choice.

    • #1 most popular provider of education to the U.S. military*
    • Admission fees are waived for active duty, guard and reserve members 
    • No application or technology fees; and textbooks are provided at no cost to all undergraduate students earning academic credit 
    • Active duty tuition assistance covers up to 100% of undergraduate tuition and up to 75% of graduate tuition for as many as six courses per year**
    • Affordable tuition that is 20 percent less than the average four-year public university’s in-state rates according to the College Board’s 2010-2011 study
    • Save time and money by transferring previous education and training credits
    • Nationally recognized for quality online education and effective practices 
    • Experienced faculty; many who are executives in government and nonprofit organizations including the United Nations, State Department, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, and Federal Emergency Management Agency.
    • 96% of AMU seniors say they are satisfied or very satisfied with their education
    • 97% of AMU seniors say they would recommend AMU to friends and colleagues

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    *based upon 2011 DoD enrollment figures for U.S. servicemembers
    **refer to your service's policy on tuition assistance eligibility and availability


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Dena M. Weiss
Criminal Justice Professor
M.S.: Virginia Commonwealth University

Dena WeissProfessor Dena Weiss has a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry and Sociology from Mary Baldwin College and a Master’s Degree in Forensic Science from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is currently a Crime Scene Investigator and a Fingerprint Expert for a central Florida police department. Prior to working for a local police department, Ms Weiss was a Serologist for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in Tampa, Florida. She has been actively working crime scenes and examining fingerprints for over eleven years. Her court experience includes testifying in court cases in over fifteen Florida counties. She has provided testimony for over 200 Federal and Circuit court cases.